Students completing a major in English communications take 16 courses (46 credits).
Foundation courses:
- Myth and Symbol
- Media and Culture
- Studies in Shakespeare
- Critical Writing and Research
- Senior Thesis
Required courses:
- Grammar and Punctuation for Editors
- Introduction to Media Writing
- Multimedia Storytelling for Print and Broadcast
- Feature Writing
- Editing for Publication
- Global Media
- Internship
Four additional elective courses, chosen from:
- The Art of Nonfiction
- Creative Writing: Poetry
- Creative Writing: Fiction
- Professional Writing
- Public Relations
- Arts and Entertainment Reporting
- Special Topics in Communications
- Special Topics in Film
- Issues in New Media
Minor in English Communications
Students completing a minor in English communications take six courses (18 credits).
Required courses:
- Media and Culture
- Introduction to Media Writing
- Multimedia Storytelling for Print and Broadcast
Students choose three additional courses in writing or communications.