English, Master of Arts (MA)
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will effectively demonstrate knowledge of writing for academic and non-academic professional environments such as business, industry, and/or government, including written texts, graphic designs, as well as the integration of written and visual elements. (G 1, G 2)
- Students will effectively demonstrate competence in written and visual communication and an understanding of the communication needs, conventions, and discourse practices common to professional disciplines and institutional sites of practice. (G 1, G 3)
- Students will effectively demonstrate the ability to analyze rhetorical situations including the ability to plan, create, evaluate, and revise professional and technical documents in both electronic (online) and print formats. (G 2)
- Students will effectively demonstrate the ability to access and utilize research in various disciplines and incorporate the research into the production of professional and technical documents. (G 1, G 2, G 3)
- Students will effectively demonstrate expertise with traditional and new media, including related, current digital technologies and software involved in discourse within the academic and professional disciplines. (G1, G2)
Related Links
Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Writing Department Page
Curriculum Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core English Courses | ||
| ENGL 598 | Selected Topics | 3 |
| ENGL 601 | Introduction to Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENGL 602 | Rhetoric Theory | 3 |
| ENGL 603 | Literary and Cultural Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 620 | Linguistics and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 621 | The Teaching of Writing and Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 627 | Evolution of Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 642 | Digital Writing and Publishing | 3 |
| ENGL 659 | Researching Academic and Professional Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 660 | Seminar: Creative Writing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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
Major Code: 9527
UCC: 02.14.23
Revised: 02.24.23
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 601 | Introduction to Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENGL 602 | Rhetoric Theory | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Winter | ||
| ENGL 642 | Digital Writing and Publishing | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 603 | Literary and Cultural Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 627 | Evolution of Writing | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| ENGL 598 or ENGL 660 |
Selected Topics or Seminar: Creative Writing |
3 |
| ENGL 620 | Linguistics and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 659 | Researching Academic and Professional Writing | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 697 | Consultancy in Writing in the Disciplines | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours** | 30 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. 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: 9527
Revised Date: 03.31.2021