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Communication Arts: Writing

This recommended four-year plan is designed to provide a blueprint for students to complete their degrees within four years. These plans are the recommended sequences of courses. Students must meet with their Major Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree. This plan assumes that no developmental courses are required. If developmental courses are needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which are not listed in the plan and degree completion may take longer. Three writing intensive courses are required in the major and/or school core (examples are marked by WI designation in the plan below). Consult with your advisor for specific details.

NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2020-2021 academic year.

First Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Second Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

  • Major: Category 2: History/Theory/Criticism Course Level 300 (HRS 4)
  • Major: Category 3: Writing Elective (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective/Minor (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective/Minor (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Spring Semester

  • Major: COMM 304 - WRITING FOR PUBLICATION WI (HRS 4)
  • Major: Category 2: History/Theory/Criticism Course Level 300 (HRS 4)
  • Major: Category 4: Literature Elective (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective/Minor (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

  • Major: Capstone Portfolio Course – COMM 423 - SENIOR PROJECT: WRITING (HRS 4)
  • Major: Category 7: Writing Concentration Elective (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective/Minor (HRS 4)
  • Major: Elective in the major (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Total Credits Required: 128 credits
GPA: 2.0