English Writing, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Professional Writing
Program Learning Outcomes
- Production of Problem Solving Documents: Produce documents that solve problems relevant to professional and organizational contexts.
- Document Adaptation: Adapt documents to different rhetorical contexts.
- Evaluation of Rhetorical Values: Evaluate the rhetorical values of technical writing using the theory and scholarship of technical and professional communication.
- Application of Technical Editing Principles: Apply principles of technical editing for document development, publication, and use.
Universal Program Outcomes
- Research Tools and Resources: Use the research tools and resources of the profession, integrate them effectively into interpretive arguments, and properly document sources according to professional standards.
- Knowledge of Technology: Display knowledge of technologies that support both written and oral communication.
- Degree Program Writing Competency - Understanding of the Writing Process : Understand the writing process to communicate ideas effectively to a variety of audiences.
Related Links
English Writing - Professional Writing, BS Program Page
Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Writing Department Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major/Concentration Requirements | 45 | |
| Electives | 33 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
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Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
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One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major/Concentration Requirements
- 23 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 23 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
- Fifteen credits are required outside the English department from one department or a minor or certificate or a major in a subject other than English – Refer to My Rock Audit
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Concentration Courses | ||
| ENGL 204 | Composition and Rhetoric 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 205 | Introduction to Professional Writing 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 225 | Introduction to Creative Writing 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 327 | Healthcare Writing 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 330 | Literary Publications & Design 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 334 | Writing Community Stories | 3 |
| ENGL 335 | Writing for Video Games | 3 |
| ENGL 365 | Writing for the World Wide Web 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 429 | Grant and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 27 | |
| Required Internship | ||
| ENGL 450 | Internship 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Required Language and Literature Course | ||
| ENGL 403 | Literary and Cultural Theory 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Required Language and Literature Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Shakespeare 1 | ||
or ENGL 389 | Stratford Shakespeare Tour | |
| African-American Literature 1 | ||
| Literature of the Women's Movement 1 | ||
| Native American Literature 1 | ||
| U.S. Latino/a Literatures 1 | ||
| Asian Literature 1 | ||
| Selected Topics 1 | ||
| Chaucer and Medieval Culture 1 | ||
| British Literature I 1 | ||
| British Literature II 1 | ||
| American Literature I 1 | ||
| American Literature II 1 | ||
| World Literature 1 | ||
| Literature of the Environment | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Required Language and Literature Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Linguistics and Grammar 1 | ||
| Historical Development of the English Language 1 | ||
| Modern English Grammar and Syntax 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Required Capstone Experience (only offered in Spring) | ||
| ENGL 409 | Professional English | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
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Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
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May be taken twice as different topics.
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- International study programs (short-term) locations such as Italy, London and Canada
- Student-faculty research
- Career education and development
- Internships
- Community services experience through the national Writing in Schools program
- Volunteer experience in literary magazine production
ENGLISH WRITING - BS (5120)
Concentration in Professional (PROF)
This program is effective as of Summer 2021
Revised 03.05.2021
UCC: 09.01.2020
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| ENGL 204 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENGL 225 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 205 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Literature of the Women's Movement | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| U.S. Latino/a Literatures | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
Course in other department/minor |
||
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 8 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 230 | Introduction to Linguistics and Grammar 2 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| African-American Literature | ||
| Asian Literature 3 | ||
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 334 | Writing Community Stories | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Selected Topics | ||
| Chaucer and Medieval Culture | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| World Literature | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Historical Development of the English Language 4 | ||
Course in other department/minor |
||
| ENGL 365 | Writing for the World Wide Web | 3 |
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 335 | Writing for Video Games | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Selected Topics | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature II 5 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Linguistics and Grammar | ||
| Modern English Grammar and Syntax 6 | ||
Course in other department/minor |
||
| ENGL 327 or ENGL 429 |
Healthcare Writing or Grant and Proposal Writing |
3 |
| ENGL 330 | Literary Publications & Design (every other spring) | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 409 | Professional English | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Literary and Cultural Theory | ||
ENGL Elective 7 |
||
| ENGL 450 | Internship | 3 |
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 327 or ENGL 429 |
Healthcare Writing or Grant and Proposal Writing |
3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Literary and Cultural Theory | ||
ENGL Elective Course 8 |
||
| ENGL 450 | Internship | 3 |
| ENGL 330 | Literary Publications & Design (every other spring) | 3 |
| Course in other department/minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 121 | |
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Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
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- 3
If not taking ENGL 243, ENGL 244, ENGL 246, or ENGL 298 in semester 3.
- 4
- 5
If not taking ENGL 298, ENGL 311, ENGL 317, ENGL 319, or ENGL 402 in semester 5
- 6
If not taking ENGL 331.
- 7
- 8
- 9
Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.
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Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 5120
Concentration Code: PROF
Revised date: 08.03.2021