English/Writing Degree
The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in English/Writing, the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and the minors in English/Writing or Interdisciplinary Writing and Rhetoric provide coursework in literature, rhetoric, and creative writing, preparing students to be critical, creative thinkers and effective communicators.
More Information
- Major and minor checksheets and the academic catalog are located on the Academic Degrees and Programs webpage at https://www.eou.edu/academics/.
- Contact Dr. Nancy Knowles (nknowles@eou.edu) with questions regarding the undergraduate English/Writing degree.
- To find out more about the MFA, click here: https://www.eou.edu/mfa/.
Requirements for the English/Writing major are:
Prerequisites:
- English 136: Themes
- Writing 121: Expository Prose Writing
Common Core (34-35 hours)
Take all of the following:
- English 201: Shakespeare or another 200-level literature course
- English 316: Approaches to Grammar
Take one (1) of the following courses:
- Writing 220: Methods of Tutoring
- Writing 230: Introduction to News Writing
Take one of the following courses:
- Writing 222: Introduction to Rhetoric
- Writing 281: Writing in the Community
Take two (2) of the following:
- Writing 241: Introduction to Fiction Writing
- Writing 242: Introduction to Poetry Writing
- Writing 243: Screenwriting Fund
- Writing 248: Introduction Writing in Genres
Take two (2) of the following:
- English 371: British Literature Before 1800
- English 372: British Literature After 1800
- English 381: American Literature Before 1865
- English 382: American Literature After 1865
Take one (1) of the following courses:
- Writing 320: Professional Writing
- Writing 351: Professional Editing and Publishing
Take one (1) of the following:
- Writing 341: Intermediate Fiction
- Writing 342: Intermediate Poetry
- Writing 348: Intermediate Writing in the Genres
Take one (1) of the following courses:
- Writing 360: Literacy, Discrimination, and Power
- Writing 393: Rhetoric of Public Culture
Take one (1) of the following courses:
- English 390: Multicultural Literature and Film
- English 395: Gender in Literature and Film
Take one (1) of the following courses:
- English 436: Themes
- Writing 436: Themes
- Writing 440: Advance Writing Workshop
Electives:
- Choose a minimum of 11 credits at 200-level or above
Capstone:
- Writing 402: Capstone I (Fall)
- Writing 403: Capstone (Winter)
- Writing 406: Publication/Presentation (Spring) (optional)
Secondary Teaching Option:
Required preparation:
- English 316: Approaches to Grammar
- Education 242: Education Concepts
Highly recommended preparation for secondary teaching preparation, practice and national testing:
- English 201: Shakespeare
- English 371: British Literature Before 1800
- English 372: British Literature After 1800
- English 381: American Literature Before 1865
- English 382: American Literature After 1865
- English 390: Multicultural Literature and Film
- Writing 220: Methods of Tutoring
- Writing 230 Introduction to News Writing
- Writing 360: Literacy, Discrimination, and Power
Take one (1) of the following courses:
- Writing 341: Intermediate Fiction
- Writing 342: Intermediate Poetry
- Writing 348: Intermediate Writing in the Genres
- Writing 351: Professional Editing and Publishing
NOTE: 14 credit hours may be completed within the English/Writing Core.
NOTE: Students interested in Secondary English teaching should work closely with the secondary English teaching adviser Professor. Knowles.