BA English: Writing, Media, and Culture Concentration
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 15 | |
| Major (Required) Courses | 45 | |
| Minor (Optional) | 0-18 | |
| Electives | 0-18 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 36 advanced credit hours required for degree
- 30 advanced hours from TAMUSA for residency
- CIP Code: 23.0101
All students must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and the specific requirements of the major. In some cases, a course that is required for a major may also be counted towards the Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Themes & Genres British Lit | ||
| Literature of the Americas | ||
| Intro to World Literature | ||
| Introduction to Fiction | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Component Area Option Course from Approved List | 3 | |
| Component Area Option Course from Approved List | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Language other than English 1 | 3 | |
| Language other than English | 3 | |
| Language other than English | 3 | |
| Language other than English | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 15 | |
| Required Major Courses | ||
| ENGL 2370 | Intro to English Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 2314 | Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| ENGL 3312 | Introduction to Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENGL 3315 | Introduction to Critical Theory | 3 |
| Writing Courses (Choose 4 of the following): | 12 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Editing | ||
| Genres in Creative Writing | ||
| Grammar and Style | ||
| Advanced Technical Writing | ||
| Intro to Composition Studies | ||
| Topics in Creative Writing | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Media Courses (Choose 3 of the following): | 9 | |
| Photography | ||
| Introduction to Visual Studies | ||
| History of Text Technologies | ||
| Latin American Film History | ||
| Topics in Creative Arts and Performance Studies | ||
| Digital Culture and Media | ||
| Topics in Film Studies | ||
| Visual Studies | ||
| Culture Courses (Choose 3 of the following): | 9 | |
| LatinX Art Appreciation | ||
| Borderland Rhetorics | ||
| Intersectional Shakespeare | ||
| Mexican Amer Lit & Culture | ||
| Mythology | ||
| African Amer Lit & Culture | ||
| Topics in Music Studies | ||
| US Latina/o/e Soundscapes: Musical Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Rhetoric and Culture | ||
| Studies in Women's Literature | ||
| Topics in Black Studies | ||
| Topics in Latinx Studies | ||
| Applications Courses (Choose 1 of the following): | 3 | |
| Internship | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Subtotal: | 45 | |
| Optional Minor or Electives (18 hrs.) 3 | 18 | |
- 1
Preferably one language
- 2
2.0 overall GPA for major
- 3
2.0 overall GPA
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Language other than English | 3 | |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language other than English | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Themes & Genres British Lit | ||
| Literature of the Americas | ||
| Intro to World Literature | ||
| Introduction to Fiction | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENGL 2370 | Intro to English Studies | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language other than English | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 2314 | Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| Language other than English | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENGL 3312 | Introduction to Rhetoric | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Editing | ||
| Grammar and Style | ||
| Genres in Creative Writing | ||
| Advanced Technical Writing | ||
| Intro to Composition Studies | ||
| Topics in Creative Writing | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Photography | ||
| Introduction to Visual Studies | ||
| History of Text Technologies | ||
| Latin American Film History | ||
| Topics in Creative Arts and Performance Studies | ||
| Digital Culture and Media | ||
| Topics in Film Studies | ||
| Visual Studies | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| LatinX Art Appreciation | ||
| Borderland Rhetorics | ||
| Intersectional Shakespeare | ||
| Mexican Amer Lit & Culture | ||
| Mythology | ||
| African Amer Lit & Culture | ||
| Topics in Music Studies | ||
| US Latina/o/e Soundscapes: Musical Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Rhetoric and Culture | ||
| Studies in Women's Literature | ||
| Topics in Black Studies | ||
| Topics in Latinx Studies | ||
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 3315 | Introduction to Critical Theory | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Editing | ||
| Genres in Creative Writing | ||
| Grammar and Style | ||
| Advanced Technical Writing | ||
| Intro to Composition Studies | ||
| Topics in Creative Writing | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Photography | ||
| Introduction to Visual Studies | ||
| History of Text Technologies | ||
| Latin American Film History | ||
| Topics in Creative Arts and Performance Studies | ||
| Digital Culture and Media | ||
| Topics in Film Studies | ||
| Visual Studies | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| LatinX Art Appreciation | ||
| Borderland Rhetorics | ||
| Intersectional Shakespeare | ||
| Mexican Amer Lit & Culture | ||
| Mythology | ||
| African Amer Lit & Culture | ||
| Topics in Music Studies | ||
| US Latina/o/e Soundscapes: Musical Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Rhetoric and Culture | ||
| Studies in Women's Literature | ||
| Topics in Black Studies | ||
| Topics in Latinx Studies | ||
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Internship | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Editing | ||
| Genres in Creative Writing | ||
| Grammar and Style | ||
| Advanced Technical Writing | ||
| Intro to Composition Studies | ||
| Topics in Creative Writing | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Photography | ||
| Introduction to Visual Studies | ||
| History of Text Technologies | ||
| Latin American Film History | ||
| Topics in Creative Arts and Performance Studies | ||
| Digital Culture and Media | ||
| Topics in Film Studies | ||
| Visual Studies | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| LatinX Art Appreciation | ||
| Borderland Rhetorics | ||
| Intersectional Shakespeare | ||
| Mexican Amer Lit & Culture | ||
| Mythology | ||
| African Amer Lit & Culture | ||
| Topics in Music Studies | ||
| US Latina/o/e Soundscapes: Musical Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Rhetoric and Culture | ||
| Studies in Women's Literature | ||
| Topics in Black Studies | ||
| Topics in Latinx Studies | ||
| Minor or Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Editing | ||
| Genres in Creative Writing | ||
| Grammar and Style | ||
| Advanced Technical Writing | ||
| Intro to Composition Studies | ||
| Topics in Creative Writing | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Minor or Elective Courses | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |