English B.A. - Concentration: Professional and Digital Media Writing

Program Features

39 credits

Required courses (15 credits):

ENGL 163GN: The Study of Literature

3 credits

ENGL 203GN: Advanced Composition

3 credits

 

ENGL 204Technical Writing

3 credits

OR

ENGL 205Workplace Writing

3 credits

 

ENGL 215News Reporting and Writing

3 credits

ENGL 231English Grammar

3 credits

ENGL 163 may be replaced with a 100-level literature course with Chair's permission.

three of the following (9 credits):

(at least two of which must be at the 300 level or above)

ENGL 218Sports Writing

3 credits

ENGL 220Script Writing

3 credits

ENGL 224Writing Children's Fiction

3 credits

ENGL 225GN: Introduction to Creative Writing

3 credits

ENGL 290Special Topics:

Semester hours arranged

ENGL 304Professional Writing: Advanced Technical, Administrative, and Grant Writing

3 credits

ENGL 305Professional Writing: Public Relations

3 credits

ENGL 306Professional Writing: Advertising

3 credits

ENGL 307Professional Writing: Website Writing and Design

3 credits

ENGL 308Professional Writing: Creative Campaigns in Public Service

3 credits

ENGL 309Professional Writing for Social Media

3 credits

ENGL 315Multimedia Journalism

3 credits

ENGL 316Professional Writing: Magazine Journalism

3 credits

ENGL 317Reviewing the Arts

3 credits

ENGL 319Writing Creative Non-Fiction

3 credits

ENGL 320Electronic Creative Writing

3 credits

ENGL 415Computers and Writing

3 credits

ENGL 437/ENGL 537Freelance Writing

3 credits

one Literature course at the 200-level and one at the 300-level or above (3 credits)

 

six additional credits from the following (18 credits):

ENGL 486Internship in Written Expression

Semester Hours Arranged

DMET 255Digital Publishing for Graphics + Web

3 credits

DMET 262Educational Communications and Technology

3 credits

DMET 355Advanced Web Design

3 credits

CMST 229Broadcast Journalism

3 credits

CMST 255Introduction to Public Relations

3 credits

CMST 355Public Relations Theory

3 credits

CMST 410Comparative Media

3 credits

ART 220GN: Graphic Design I

3 credits

ART 280GN: Design for Communication

3 credits

or other 200 - 400 level English Department offerings, or related courses from other departments.

Additional Requirements:

  • Extracurricular writing requirements from among the following options:
    • Two semesters in an editorial position on The Stroud Courier or Calliope;
    • or a portfolio of published writing;

    • or a portfolio of writing conducted for one or more reputable publications or agencies in the context of service learning or internship;

    • or a combination of these options as agreed upon by the student, the Department chair, and the student's advisor.

  • A minimum of 18 credits in English (not including ENGL 103) must be earned at East Stroudsburg University. A minimum of nine credits in English coursework at the 300-400 level must be earned at East Stroudsburg University.
  • Please see the university requirements in this catalog. 

4 Year Curriculum Program Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 103English Composition

3 credits

ENGL 163GN: The Study of Literature

3 credits

FYE 100University Studies

3 credits

GN:____ General Education Elective - Arts and Letters

3 credits

 

GN:____ General Education Elective - Natural Science

3 credits

OR

GN:____ General Education Elective - Social Science

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

ENGL 203GN: Advanced Composition

3 credits

ENGL 2XX200-Level Literature Course

3 credits

HPLW 105Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness

3 credits

GN:____ General Education Elective - Arts and Letters

3 credits

 

GN:____ General Education Elective - Natural Science

3 credits

OR

GN:____ General Education Elective - Social Science

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore Year

Fall

ENGL 204Technical Writing

3 credits

ENGL 215News Reporting and Writing

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

GN:____ General Education Elective - Natural Science

3 credits

GN:____ General Education Elective - Social Science

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

ENGL 225GN: Introduction to Creative Writing

3 credits

ENGL 231English Grammar

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

GN:____ General Education Elective - Natural Science

3 credits

GN:____ General Education Elective - Social Science

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Junior Year

Fall

ENGL 3XXWriting Course

3 credits

ENGL 3XXEnglish Elective

3 credits

ENGL 2XXWriting Elective

3 credits

GN:____ General Education Elective - Natural Science

3 credits

GN:____ General Education Elective - Social Science

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

ENGL 3XXWriting Course

3 credits

ENGL 3XXWriting Course

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Senior Year

Fall

ENGL XXXEnglish Elective

3 credits

ENGL 3XXWriting Course

3 credits

ENGL 3XXLiterature Course

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

ENGL 486Internship in Written Expression

Semester Hours Arranged

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 120