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English Studies, Professional Writing Concentration, B.A.

Fitchburg State University · Fitchburg, MA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
09.0908
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
165820
CourseShelf checklist
CK_165820_4762efa5
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

English Studies Faculty

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    English Studies Program

    1 item
    1. A course in speech fulfills the speaking and listening requirement, where applicable.
      Not resolved to a course

    Core Courses for All English Studies Concentrations

    1 item
    1. ENGL 2999
      Approaches to English Studies
      As published: “Approaches to English Studies 3 Credit(s) (MAJ Literary Inquiry and Analysis)”
      3

    Three Literature Surveys 9 cr.

    0 items

      Requirements

      2 items
      1. ENGL 2000
        American Literature I: Legends/Massacres and Slavery/Freedom
        As published: “American Literature I: Legends/Massacres and Slavery/Freedom 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      2. ENGL 2100
        American Literature II: Making and Remaking America
        As published: “American Literature II: Making and Remaking America 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Requirements

      3 items
      1. ENGL 2200
        British Literature I: Adventure and Transformation
        As published: “British Literature I: Adventure and Transformation 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      2. ENGL 2210
        British Literature II: Revolution and Romance
        As published: “British Literature II: Revolution and Romance 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      3. ENGL 2220
        British Literature III: Empire and Resistance
        As published: “British Literature III: Empire and Resistance 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Requirements

      25 items
      1. ENGL 2000
        American Literature I: Legends/Massacres and Slavery/Freedom
        As published: “American Literature I: Legends/Massacres and Slavery/Freedom 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      2. ENGL 4200
        The Romantic Movement in U.S. Literature 1810–1860
        As published: “The Romantic Movement in U.S. Literature 1810–1860 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. ENGL 2100
        American Literature II: Making and Remaking America
        As published: “American Literature II: Making and Remaking America 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      4. ENGL 2650
        Ethnic American Literature
        As published: “Ethnic American Literature 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      5. ENGL 3010
        American Drama
        As published: “American Drama 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      6. ENGL 3220
        American Novel to 1950
        As published: “American Novel to 1950 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. ENGL 2200
        British Literature I: Adventure and Transformation
        As published: “British Literature I: Adventure and Transformation 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      8. ENGL 3030
        Global Middle Ages
        As published: “Global Middle Ages 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      9. ENGL 3120
        Golden Age of English Renaissance Literature
        As published: “Golden Age of English Renaissance Literature 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      10. ENGL 4010
        Chaucer and His World
        As published: “Chaucer and His World 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. ENGL 2210
        British Literature II: Revolution and Romance
        As published: “British Literature II: Revolution and Romance 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      12. ENGL 4040
        Major English Writers of the 17th Century
        As published: “Major English Writers of the 17th Century 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      13. ENGL 4050
        The Novel in the 18th Century
        As published: “The Novel in the 18th Century 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      14. ENGL 4080
        British Romanticism
        As published: “British Romanticism 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      15. ENGL 2220
        British Literature III: Empire and Resistance
        As published: “British Literature III: Empire and Resistance 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      16. ENGL 3020
        Modern Drama
        As published: “Modern Drama 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      17. ENGL 3040
        British Literature Since World War II
        As published: “British Literature Since World War II 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      18. ENGL 4090
        The 19th-Century English Novel
        As published: “The 19th-Century English Novel 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      19. ENGL 4100
        Victorian Literature
        As published: “Victorian Literature 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      20. ENGL 4115
        British Modernism
        As published: “British Modernism 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      21. ENGL 2400
        World Literature I: Myths and Traditions
        As published: “World Literature I: Myths and Traditions 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      22. ENGL 2500
        World Literature II: Cultures in Conversation
        As published: “World Literature II: Cultures in Conversation 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      23. ENGL 3000
        World Drama
        As published: “World Drama 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      24. ENGL 3100
        World Novel
        As published: “World Novel 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      25. ENGL 2003
        Latin American Literature
        As published: “Latin American Literature 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Requirements

      4 items
      1. ENGL 2400
        World Literature I: Myths and Traditions
        As published: “World Literature I: Myths and Traditions 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      2. ENGL 2500
        World Literature II: Cultures in Conversation
        As published: “World Literature II: Cultures in Conversation 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      3. ENGL 3000
        World Drama
        As published: “World Drama 3 Credit(s) or”
        3
      4. ENGL 3100
        World Novel
        As published: “World Novel 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      One Upper Level Literature: 4000 Level 3 cr.

      0 items

        One Upper Level Writing Intensive 3 cr. (select one)

        13 items
        1. ENGL 3015
          Writing the Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel
          As published: “Writing the Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. ENGL 3026
          Genres, Forms, and Themes in Creative Writing
          As published: “Genres, Forms, and Themes in Creative Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. ENGL 3027
          Experimental Writing
          As published: “Experimental Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. ENGL 3028
          Research for Creative Writers
          As published: “Research for Creative Writers 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        5. ENGL 3045
          Media Conscious Storytelling
          As published: “Media Conscious Storytelling 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        6. ENGL 3055
          The Structure and Nature of Language
          As published: “The Structure and Nature of Language 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        7. ENGL 3510
          Fiction Writing
          As published: “Fiction Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        8. ENGL 3520
          Poetry Writing
          As published: “Poetry Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        9. ENGL 3540
          Writing Film Criticism
          As published: “Writing Film Criticism 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        10. ENGL 3860
          Writing for Organizations
          As published: “Writing for Organizations 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        11. ENGL 3870
          Feature and Magazine Writing
          As published: “Feature and Magazine Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        12. ENGL 3890
          Creative Nonfiction Writing
          As published: “Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        13. SPCH 3000
          Speech Writing
          As published: “Speech Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Capstone 3 cr.

        1 item
        1. ENGL 4999
          English Capstone
          As published: “English Capstone 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        BA in English Studies-Professional Writing

        9 items
        1. Second-year language proficiency is required
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ENGL 2025
          Foundations of Professional Writing
          As published: “Foundations of Professional Writing 3 cr.”
          3
        3. ENGL 2020
          Style Studio
          As published: “Style Studio 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. ENGL 2800
          Journalism
          As published: “Journalism 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        5. ENGL 3027
          Experimental Writing
          As published: “Experimental Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        6. ENGL 3028
          Research for Creative Writers
          As published: “Research for Creative Writers 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        7. ENGL 3045
          Media Conscious Storytelling
          As published: “Media Conscious Storytelling 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        8. ENGL 3055
          The Structure and Nature of Language
          As published: “The Structure and Nature of Language 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        9. ENGL 3860
          Writing for Organizations
          As published: “Writing for Organizations 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Genre (select one at 2000-level and one at 3000-level, 6 cr.)

        13 items
        1. ENGL 2030
          News Reporting and Writing
          As published: “News Reporting and Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. ENGL 2040
          Introduction to Creative Writing
          As published: “Introduction to Creative Writing 3 cr. Credit(s)”
          3
        3. ENGL 2320
          Script Writing
          As published: “Script Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. ENGL 3015
          Writing the Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel
          As published: “Writing the Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        5. ENGL 3026
          Genres, Forms, and Themes in Creative Writing
          As published: “Genres, Forms, and Themes in Creative Writing 3 Credit(s) *”
          3
        6. ENGL 3035
          Playwrighting
          As published: “Playwrighting 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        7. ENGL 3510
          Fiction Writing
          As published: “Fiction Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        8. ENGL 3520
          Poetry Writing
          As published: “Poetry Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        9. ENGL 3540
          Writing Film Criticism
          As published: “Writing Film Criticism 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        10. ENGL 3870
          Feature and Magazine Writing
          As published: “Feature and Magazine Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        11. ENGL 3890
          Creative Nonfiction Writing
          As published: “Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        12. SPCH 3000
          Speech Writing
          As published: “Speech Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        13. *ENGL3026 may be taken twice. It may be used as either one genre elective and one professional-writing electives or as one professional-writing elective and one upper-level writing intensive.
          Not resolved to a course

        Production (select two, 6 cr.)

        8 items
        1. ENGL 3075
          Editing and Publishing
          As published: “Editing and Publishing 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. ENGL 3830
          College Newspaper Production
          As published: “College Newspaper Production 3 Credit(s) *”
          3
        3. ENGL 3840
          Freelance Writing for Magazine
          As published: “Freelance Writing for Magazine 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. ENGL 4940
          Internship
          As published: “Internship 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        5. ENGL 4950
          Internship
          As published: “Internship 6 Credit(s) **”
          6
        6. ENGL 4960
          Internship
          As published: “Internship 9 Credit(s) **”
          9
        7. ENGL 4970
          Internship
          As published: “Internship 12 Credit(s) **”
          12
        8. *ENGL3830 may be taken three times. It may be used to satisfy both required Production courses or as one required Production course and professional-writing electives.
          Not resolved to a course

        Professional Writing Electives (select two, 6 cr.)

        3 items
        1. Rhetoric and Medium
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Genre
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Production
          Not resolved to a course

        Note

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