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English/Writing Major

English/Writing Major

DEGREE PROGRAM CHECK SHEET

Complete all Institutional Graduation Requirements (Including University Writing Requirement, Diversity Requirement, General Education Requirement, etc.) as provided at http://www.eou.edu/registrar.

Program Requirements: English/Writing is a minimum 60 credit hour degree, including a minimum of 30 upper-division credits and not counting prerequisites. A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course counting towards the major, but a cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for completion of the major.

Students may combine an Interdisciplinary Writing and Rhetoric minor with a major or second minor in English/Writing. Should students combine two English/Writing minors, no more than one required course can count toward both minors.

Many of the ENGL/WR courses have student standing requirements. The student standings listed below are: freshman(FR), sophomore(SO), junior(JR) and senior(SR).


PREREQUISITES REQUIRED FOR STARTING THE PROGRAM: 8 credits
Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
ENGL 136Themes [AEH]4College level reading and writing skills
WR 121Academic Composition [GTW]4WR 115 or placement into WR 121
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 48- 50 credits
Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
200 levelANY 200-Level Literature Course 3+Depends on the course
ENGL 316Approaches to Grammar [AEH,UWR] T4At least Junior standing

Choose one of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
WR 222Intro to Rhetoric [AEH,UWR]4WR 121
WR 281Writing in the Community [AEH,UWR] T4WR 121

Choose one of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
WR 220Methods of Tutoring [UWR] T4WR 121
WR 230News Writing [UWR] T4WR 121 or equivalent

Choose two of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
WR 241Intro to Fiction Writing [APC]3Sophomore standing
WR 242Intro to Poetry Writing [APC]3Sophomore standing
WR 243Screenwriting Fundamentals [APC]3Sophomore standing
WR 248Intro Writing in Genres [APC]3Sophomore standing

Choose two of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
ENGL 371 British Lit Before 1800 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 372 British Lit After 1800 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 381 American Lit Before 1865 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 382 American Lit After 1865 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course

Choose one of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
WR 320Professional Writing [UWR]3WR 121 & Junior standing
WR 351Professional Editing & Publishing [available in even years]4At least Junior standing

Choose one of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
WR 341Intermediate Fiction [available in odd years]4WR 241, 242, 243 or 248 & Junior standing
WR 342Intermediate Poetry [available in even years]4WR 241, 242, 243 or 248 & Junior standing
WR 348Intermediate Writing in the Genres4WR 248 & Junior or Senior standing

Choose one of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
WR 360Lit Discrimination and Power [DPD,UWR]3At least Sophomore standing
WR 393Rhetoric or Public Culture [AEH,UWR]3WR 121 and Sophomore standing

Choose one of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
ENGL 390Multicultural Lit/Film
ENGL 390 is variable credit, a total of 4 credits is required
4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
ENGL 395Gender in Lit/Film [AEH,DPD,UWR]
ENGL 395 is variable credit, a total of 4 credits is required
4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing

Choose one of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
ENGL 436Literary/Film Themes [UWR]
ENGL 436 is variable credit, a total of 4 credits is required
4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
WR 436Themes Writing/Rhetoric3WR 222 and Junior standing
WR 440Advanced Writing Workshop4WR 341 or 342 & Junior standing

Choose one of the following courses for at least 1 credit (additional credit can be applied to elective category):

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
ENGL 209Practicum1 to 5WR 121
WR 209Practicum1 to 5WR 121 & ENGL 100-Level
WR 329Grant Writing1 to 3WR 121 & Sophomore standing
ENGL 409Practicum1 to 5Junior Standing
WR 409Practicum1 to 5Consent of Instructor
ELECTIVES: 5 – 8 credit hours @200 level+ (to reach the 60-credit required minimum for the degree)

Complete elective credits to reach 60 credits for the degree. Most students will need 5-8 elective credit hours. The credits can be any 200, 300 or 400 level ENGL or WR courses not already used in the degree. The list of courses are below:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
ENGL 201Shakespeare [AEH,UWR] T4WR 121
ENGL 207Applied Film Criticism3ENGL 195 or 199, & college reading/writing
ENGL 209Practicum1to 5WR 121
ENGL 210Special Topics1 to 6WR 121
ENGL 310Selected Topics1 to 6WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
ENGL 315Intro Applied Linguistics [AEH,UWR]4At least Junior standing
ENGL 316Approaches to Grammar [AEH,UWR] T4At least Junior standing
ENGL 322Historical Lit/Film [UWR]4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
ENGL 339Lit/Cinematic Genres [AEH,UWR]2 to 4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
ENGL 371 British Lit Before 1800 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 372 British Lit After 1800 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 381 American Lit Before 1865 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 382 American Lit After 1865 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 390Multicultural Lit/Film2 to 4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
ENGL 395Gender in Lit/Film [AEH,DPD,UWR]2 to 4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
ENGL 401Research1 to 5JR or SR standing
ENGL 409Practicum1 to 5Junior standing
ENGL 410Selected Topics1 to 6WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 436Literary/Film Themes [UWR]2 to 4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
ENGL 446Critical Theory4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
ENGL 448Major Authors/Auteurs [UWR]2 to 5WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
WR 209Practicum1 to 5WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
WR 210Special Topics1 to 6
WR 220Methods of Tutoring [UWR]4WR 121
WR 222Intro to Rhetoric [AEH,UWR]4WR 121
WR 230News Writing [UWR] T4WR 121 or equivalent
WR 241Intro to Fiction Writing [APC]3Sophomore standing
WR 242Intro to Poetry Writing [APC]3Sophomore standing
WR 243Screenwriting Fundamentals [APC]3Sophomore standing
WR 248Intro Writing in Genres [APC]3Sophomore standing
WR 281Writing in the Community [AEH,UWR]4WR 121
WR 310Selected Topics in Writing1 to 6
WR 320Professional Writing [UWR]3WR 121 & Junior standing
WR 322Interdisciplinary Rhetoric3WR 222
WR 329Grant Writing1 to 3WR 121 or equivalent & Sophomore standing
WR 330Digital Rhetoric [UWR]3Junior or Senior standing
WR 341Intermediate Fiction [available in odd years]4WR 241, 242, 243 or 248 & Junior standing
WR 342Intermediate Poetry [available in even years]4WR 241, 242, 243 or 248 & Junior standing
WR 348Intermediate Writing in the Genres4WR 248 & Junior or Senior standing
WR 351Professional Editing & Publishing [available in even years]4At least Junior standing
WR 360Lit Discrimination and Power [DPD,UWR]3At least Sophomore standing
WR 393Rhetoric or Public Culture [AEH,UWR]3WR 121 and Sophomore standing
WR 401Research1 to 5
WR 407Seminar1 to 15
WR 409Practicum1 to 5
WR 410Special Topics1 to 6
WR 421Advanced Methods of Tutoring Writing3WR 220, two terms of tutoring
WR 436Themes Writing/Rhetoric3WR 222 and Junior standing
WR 440Advanced Writing Workshop4WR 341 or 342 & Junior standing
WR 452Projects in Writing1 to 4Senior standing and successful completion of one 300-level creative writing course in the same genre
WR 493Writing Theory3WR 121, one lit course & Junior or Senior standing
CAPSTONE SEQUENCE: 4 – 5 credits
Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
WR 402Capstone I1
WR 403 Capstone II3WR 402
WR 406 Presentation/Publication (Optional)1Junior or Senior standing

Total credits required for major: 60

Students preparing for teaching or graduate work are recommended to complete a B.A. in English/Writing.

Secondary Teaching Option:

Required Preparation Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENGL 316Approaches to Grammar [AEH,UWR] T4At least Junior standing
ED 242Education Concepts3
Highly Recommended

Preparation for secondary teaching-classroom practice and national testing

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
ENGL 201Shakespeare [AEH,UWR] T4WR 121
ENGL 371British Lit Before 1800 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 372British Lit After 1800 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 381 American Lit Before 1865 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 382American Lit After 1865 [UWR] T4WR 121 & a 100-Level ENGL Course
ENGL 390Multicultural Lit/Film
ENGL 390 is variable credit, a total of 4 credits is required
4WR 121, ENGL 100-Level & Junior Standing
WR 220Methods of Tutoring [UWR]4WR 121
WR 230News Writing [UWR] T4WR 121 or equivalent
WR 360Literacy, Discrimination & Power [DPD,UWR] T3At least Sophomore standing

 Complete one of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCreditsPrerequisites
WR 341Intermediate Fiction4WR 241, 242, 243, or 248 & Junior standing
WR 342Intermediate Poetry4WR 241, 242, 243, or 248 & Junior standing
WR 348Intermediate Writing in the Genres4WR 248 & Junior or Senior standing
WR 351Professional Editing & Publishing [available in even years]4At least Junior standing

**Note**
14 credit hours may be completed within the English/Writing Core.
Courses labeled with “T” are recommended for future secondary teachers.
Students interested in Secondary English teaching should work closely with the secondary teaching adviser Prof. Knowles.

Last EPCC update May 2021

Previous EPCC checksheet (February 2020 update) this checksheet is for the 2020-21 academic year

Previous EPCC checksheet (February 2018 update) this checksheet is for the 2019-20 academic year