English and Writing

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Requirements for the English and Writing Major:

Complete option 1, 2 or 3

Option 1: English and Writing Major (30 credits)

Complete the following courses:

Choose additional credits from the following options to complete at least 30 credits:

Elective Credentials:

Certificate in Data Storytelling
Certificate in Land and Literature
Certificate in Language, Identity, and Sexuality
Certificate in Narrative Medicine
Certificate in Sports in Literature and the Liberal Arts

Option 2: English and Writing - Teaching Emphasis

Students wanting to teach secondary education in English must complete the following courses for certification.

Complete the following courses:

Elective Credentials:

Students are encouraged to complement this major by completing one or more of the following interdisciplinary certificates, based on their academic goals, personal interests, and career aspirations. Note: many of the courses required for these certificates also satisfy requirements for the major (above) and/or the Doane Core:

Option 3: English and Writing - English Language Arts Teaching Emphasis

The English and Writing, English Language Arts major is a broadly based degree program for students wanting to teach secondary education and get an English Language Arts Field Endorsement. This major meets the requirements for certification to teach English, journalism, speech, theatre, and reading in grades 6-12.

Complete the following courses:

Elective Credentials:

Complement your English and Writing major and enhance your portfolio of professional skills by completing one or more of the following interdisciplinary certificates, based on your academic goals, personal interests, and career aspirations. Note: many of the courses required for these certificates also satisfy requirements for your major (above) and/or the Doane Core.
Certificate in Data Storytelling
Certificate in Land and Literature
Certificate in Language, Identity, and Sexuality
Certificate in Narrative Medicine
Certificate in Sports in Literature and the Liberal Arts