The BA in 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 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 Theatre.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
36 |
Open Electives |
37-48 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 44-55 |
Total Credits | 44-55 |
Major Requirements (36 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| 9 |
ENG 393 | Internship | 3 |
ENG 499 | Senior Year Experience in English | 3 |
LIT 205 | Introduction to Literature, Culture and Media | 3 |
ENG 206 | Introduction to Writing Studies | 3 |
Open Electives (37-48 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 37-48 |
Total Credits | 37-48 |
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.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
ENG 110 |
Composition |
3 |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
|
3 |
|
6 |
CIS 101 |
Introduction to Computing |
0-3 |
| Credits | 13-16 |
Spring |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing |
4 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
ENG 206 |
Introduction to Writing Studies |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Second Year |
Fall |
LIT 205 |
Introduction to Literature, Culture and Media |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
MAT 102 |
Mathematics for Life |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
| Credits | 18 |
Third Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
ENG 393 |
Internship |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 18 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
ENG 499 |
Senior Year Experience in English |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Total Credits | 125-128 |