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English Studies: Professional and Creative Writing

The Professional and Creative Writing major prepares students for public lives working in various genres and professional settings. La Roche University graduates who have majored in Professional and Creative Writing occupy a variety of writing positions in fields such as advertising, creative writing, journalism, public relations, teaching, and business. This program is also an excellent foundation for those wishing to attend graduate or law school. To complete the professional and creative writing major successfully, the following course work is required:
  • 51 credits of English Writing Component courses
  • 9 credits of Literature Component courses
  • 37 credits of CORE Curriculum courses
  • 23 credits of General Electives
A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation, the last 30 of which must be earned at La Roche University.

Summary of Requirements

English Writing Component: 51 credits

  • ENGL2029
  • ENGL2030
  • ENGL3011
  • ENGL3031
  • ENGL3032
  • ENGL3033
  • ENGL3034
  • ENGL3035
  • ENGL3042
  • ENGL3044
  • ENGL3045
  • ENGL3064
  • ENGL4035
  • ENGL4051
  • ENGL4055
  • GCDN3051

Literature Component: 9 credits

  • ENGL2XXX
  • ENGL3023
  • ENGL3XXX

Writing Component Choice: 3 credits: Choose 1 course

  • ENGL2025
  • ENGL2040