Majors & Minors
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English
To earn a BA with a major in English, you must complete 33 hours in English or writing (exclusive of ENGL 10803, 10833, 20803 and 20833). In this program, you will hone your writing and communication skills, develop critical and creative thinking that translates to a range of professions, from law to journalism to social work.
Sample Courses
- Contemporary Latinx Literature
- Gender, Culture, and Representation
- Crime Fiction
- Literatures of the Global African Diaspora
- Jane Austen: Novels and Films
- Law and Literature
- Digital Approaches to Textual Problems
Top English Careers
- Journalist
- Public Relations
- Educator
- Marketing Executive
- Social Media Manager
- Lawyer
- Policy Analyst
- Writer or Editor
- Publisher
- Website Designer
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Writing and Rhetoric
To earn a BA with a major in Writing and Rhetoric, you must complete 33 hours in writing or English (exclusive of ENGL 10803, 10833, 20803 and 20833). As a Writing and Rhetoric student, you’ll explore the artistic and technical aspects of effective and compelling writing. Through varied coursework and class assignments, you’ll find your voice as a writer.
Sample Courses
- Professional Writing
- Travel Writing
- Fiction Writing Workshop
- Editing & Publishing
- Writing Games
- Writing Cross-Cultural Differences
- Women’s Rhetoric
Top Writing and Rhetoric Careers
- Lawyer
- Writer or Editor
- Social Media Manager
- Copywriter
- Marketing or Advertising Executive
- Public Relations
- Web Designer
- Digital Content Creator
- Prompt Engineer
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing
To earn a BA with a major in Creative Writing, you must complete 33 hours of courses in Creative Writing, English, and Writing (exclusive of ENGL 10803, 10833, 20803 and 20833). In this program, you will develop the artistic and technical aspects of creative writing in poetry, prose, drama, and/or digital writing. You will study representative authors and take part in collaborative writing workshops to help you hone your writing skills and your craft.
Sample Courses
- Intro to Creative Writing
- Reading as a Writer
- Drama Writing Workshop I and II
- Creative Nonfiction Workshop I and II
- Fiction Writing Workshop I and II
- Poetry Writing Workshop I and II
Top Creative Writing Careers
- Playwright
- Writer or Editor
- Screenplay Writer
- Memoirist
- Digital Content Creator
- Publisher
Minor in English
To earn a minor in English, you must complete 18 semester hours in English. You'll be able to take a variety of courses and choose the subjects you're most passionate about.
Minor in Writing and Rhetoric
The minor in Writing and Rhetoric requires 18 semester hours in writing or English. You'll be able to choose from courses across the department, including several digitally-focused courses to help you succeed in the modern job market.
Minor in Creative Writing
A minor in Creative Writing is a great way to experience the phenomenal writing courses we offer and build lifelong writing skills. This minor requires 18 credit hours of courses.