CSU English

The Department of English and Communications, Media Arts, and Theater (CMAT) offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with options in literature, secondary teaching, and professional and technical writing (creative writing, print journalism, and technical writing concentrations) and a Bachelor or Arts degree in CMAT with an option in broadcasting.

The department also offers minor sequences in English, communication studies, theater arts, and broadcasting for students majoring in other fields. Course offerings include literature, linguistics, technical and professional writing, print and broadcast journalism, publishing, television and theater arts, and communication studies.

Department Chairperson: Dr. Brenda Eatman Aghahowa

Academic Advisors: Dr. Jacqueline Bryant (Undergraduate - Literature and Professional & Technical Writing; Graduate - MA)

Dr. Kelly Ellis (Graduate - MFA)

Prof. Mary Ann Ryan (Undergraduate - Secondary Teaching in English)

Notes from the Department Chair:

Welcome to the Department of English and Speech and to programs designed to facilitate your development as English majors. This handbook was prepared specifically for students majoring in English and will serve as a guide to the options in literature, secondary teaching, and professional and technical writing. As you matriculate through your chosen option in the department, remember that only the best is expected of you. The motto of The English sector is "Excellence Without Excuse." The faculty and staff in English applaud your decision to major in English and encourage you to pursue your studies enthusiastically. We invite inquiries concerning course work and other department-related endeavors, and we are eager to assist you as you matriculate through the program. Simultaneously, we expect and count on student responsibility. Successful completion of your program will require regular class attendance, timely completion of assignments, class participation, and fulfillment of all requirements as indicated in this handbook, the university catalog, and by your instructors and advisors.

Again, welcome to the English sector of the department.

Options in English

Students majoring in English may select one of three options: literature, professional and technical writing (creative writing, print journalism, or technical writing), or secondary teaching in English. Students in the literature option and the professional and technical writing option may prepare for a variety of careers such as writing, editing, advertising, business, law, and librarianship. Completion of the option in secondary teaching in English qualifies students for the State of Illinois Standard High School Certificate in English (6 - 12, Type 09). Certification requires successful completion of the State of Illinois certification examinations.

Professional And Technical Writing Option

Secondary Teaching in English Option

Minor Sequence in English

Completion of eighteen credit hours in English to be selected with the approval of the departmental academic advisor, including ENG 335 or 336, and a minimum of six credit hours in American literature and six credit hours in English literature.

Completion of the minor prior to graduation.

Minor Sequence in Writing

Completion of 18 credit hours in writing to be selected with the approval of the departmental academic advisor, including ENG 228 and five other courses, one of which should be at the 300 level.

Completion of the minor prior to graduation.

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