English, Writing, and Rhetoric, BA

Campus: Westchester

The BA in English, Writing, and Rhetoric focuses on the art of writing through multimodal, digital, argumentative, creative, research, and professional lenses. Central to our program is a faculty that will mentor you as writers and future professionals through small, seminar-style courses, internships, research, writing conferences, and writing portfolios. Our program prepares you to write your future as modern thinkers, engaged citizens, and active professionals in a broad range of careers and graduate programs of which original thought, content creation, and the development, analysis, and synthesis of texts are essential. As part of the BA in English, Writing, and Rhetoric, you will become a member of a thriving creative community that produces CHROMA, our arts and literary journal, and the channel, our media platform. Each semester, you will have the opportunity to attend and participate in readings, workshops, salons, and festivals, while also venturing off campus for writing and arts events at the Hudson Valley Writers Center, ARC Stages, Bethany Arts Community, and Jacob Burns Film Center.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	39
Open Electives	30-40
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements		44-55
Total Credits		44-55

Major Requirements (39 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Introductory Courses		9
ENG 204	Public Writing: Rhetoric, Citizenship, and Community Engagement (ENG 204 or any other ENG 2XX-level CE course)	3
LIT 205	Introduction to Literature, Culture and Media	3
ENG 206	Introduction to Writing Studies	3
Exploratory Courses		15
Majors have the flexibility of selecting 5 courses as follows:
LIT 2XX, LIT 3XX, ENG 2XX, ENG 3XX (Any Writing and Rhetoric course), ENG 3XX (Any Creative or Professional Writing course)
Professionalization Courses		6
Majors may complete up to an additional 6 credits of ENG 393 Intern course as Open Electives.
ENG 393	Internship	3
ENG 499	Senior Year Experience in English	3
Major Elective Courses		9
Students take three courses of choice across ENG, LIT, or WS (Women's and Gender Studies)

Open Electives (30-40 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 30-40 credits		30-40
Total Credits		30-40

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

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