College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences

English with an Emphasis in Journalism and Professional 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. Journalism/Professional 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.

ENG 220Applied Grammar2
ENG 226Journalism3
ENG 222Journalism Practicum 13
ENG 227Column Writing2
ENG 228Review Writing2
ENG 320Writing for the Job (and Life) You Want3
ENG 380Classical Western Literature3
or ENG 495 Seminar in Global Literature
ENG 329Topics in Professional Writing 24
ENG 360Survey of British Literature3
ENG 370Survey of American Literature3
ENG 420Persuasive Writing on Contemporary Issues3
ENG 324Teaching Writing 1:12
or ENG 338 History and Principles of the English Language
ENG 498Internship2
ENG 499Senior Capstone Project2
Any English course not required for the major3
Total Credits40
1

ENG 222 will be taken three times for a total of 3 credits. 

2

Must take twice