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Nov 27, 2024
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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
English Major - Writing Specialization
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Jason McEntee, Department Head
Department of English
Pugsley Hall 301, Box 2218
605-688-5191
E-mail: jason.mcentee@sdstate.edu
Click here for additional information.
Program Information
Students with an English Major - Writing specialization receive a well-rounded background in literature, but with more intensive work in Creative and/or Professional writing. This program serves students seeking careers in creative or professional writing.
Academic Requirements
To count toward the Major, courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.” Students who take ENGL 222 - one of the three required 300-400 level courses on British or American literature or the Capstone course must be on American literature since 1860. Students who take ENGL 242 - one of the required courses must be on British literature since 1660. Topics courses may only fulfill the specific requirements when approved by the department. All sections of English 210 count as a major elective.
Course Delivery Format
The department offers coursework on campus, online, and at attendance centers around the state.
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Requirements for English Major - Writing Specialization: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences
System General Education Requirements*: 30
Institutional Graduation Requirements**:5
College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts Requirements: 17-28
Bachelor of Arts
- Modern Languages Credits: 3-14 (completion and competency in one language at the 202 level or a department-approved advanced upper division language course)
- Social Sciences Credits: 8 (Select HIST complimentary to SGR #4 choice)
- Humanities Credits: 6
SGRs, IGRs, and/or Major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts and Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Arts Specifications and Bachelor of Science Specifications .
Major Requirements: 39
One Course in English Literature
One course in American Literature
One course in Multi-Cultural/Women’s Literature
Five courses in Writing or Rhetoric
Two Electives Courses in Literature
One course in Linguistics
Supporting Courses
- Credits: 3
and Credits: 3
OR Credits: 3
and Credits: 3
Electives: 29-41
- Credits:1-12 highly recommended
- See other departments’ courses for additional content-based writing electives.
Total Required Credits: 120
Curriculum Notes
* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.
** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).
(G) Globalization Requirement.
(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.
Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam. |
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