English with an Emphasis in Creative Writing Major (BA Traditional)
In the English major, students will gain broad-based knowledge of literature from all periods and from around the world. They will learn to write clearly and persuasively, think independently, create original ideas, present alternative viewpoints and solve problems. Concordia University students develop these skills by working closely with knowledgeable faculty dedicated to relationship-based education through discussion, debate, course presentations, one-on-one consultations with professors and supervised writing projects. Students have many opportunities to apply the skills learned in the classroom to practical hands-on situations, such as writing for The Sword student newspaper, tutoring students in the Writing Center, student teaching or gaining internship experience at a local business. Creative Writing is one of the three areas of emphasis available to students.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
A bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
ENG 220 | Applied Grammar | 2 |
ENG 320 | Writing for the Job (and Life) You Want | 3 |
ENG 324 | Teaching Writing 1:1 | 2 |
or ENG 338 | History and Principles of the English Language | |
ENG 225 | Creative Writing I | 4 |
ENG 329 | Topics in Professional Writing | 2 |
ENG 323 | Topics in Creative Writing 1 | 4 |
ENG 425 | Creative Writing II | 4 |
ENG 360 | Survey of British Literature | 3 |
ENG 370 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
ENG 420 | Persuasive Writing on Contemporary Issues | 3 |
ENG 380 | Classical Western Literature | 3 |
or ENG 495 | Seminar in Global Literature | |
ENG 498 | Internship | 2 |
ENG 499 | Senior Capstone Project | 2 |
Any English course not required for the major | 3 | |
Total Credits | 40 |
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ENG 323 will be taken twice for a total of 4 credits.