Program Overview

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English Writing

The writing option for students who wish to specialize in the study and practice of a wide range of writing, including creative, professional, and scholarly work, in preparation for professional writing careers or graduate study.

Writing B.A. in English, Writing Emphasis

Students in the English Writing program at Montana State are expected to become skilled readers and writers through the study of language and literature. This option is also ideal for students who wish to double-major both in writing and another academic field. The study of literature and effective writing is useful in the areas of publishing, journalism, creative media, and many other fields as various industries continue to seek people who are exceptionally literate and articulate.

Program Details

• The English major at Montana State offers two other Options Within a Major: Literature and English Teaching.
• Graduates from Montana States English program have gone on to become New York Times bestselling authors and editors of major magazines.
• The MSU Writing Center offers students free support for assignments, exam preparation, and even resume writing.
• According to the Forbes list of America's Top Colleges, Montana State is the No. 1 Public University in the state based on value, post-graduation salary, and student experience.

Career Resources

Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.

Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio

Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities, and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Careers

English Writing students at Montana State University go into careers such as:

• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Publishing
• Film
• New Media

Sample Course Plan

Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four
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Freshman Year

| Fall| Spring
WRIT 101W College Writing I| 3 |
CoreUS| 3 |
Core IH| 3 |
Core IS| 3 |
Core D| 3 |
Core IA| | 3
M 105Q Contemporary Mathematics, unless plan of study makes STAT 216Q Introduction to Statistics, PHL 236Q Logic or other Q appropriate to a double major or minor | | 3
Core IN| | 3
CRWR 240RA Introduction to Creative Writing| | 3
Any 200-Level LIT course in the Literature Electives List excluding LIT 201| | 3
Year Total: | 15 | 15

Sophomore Year

| Fall| Spring
WRIT 205 Intro to Writing Studies| 3 |
Core CS| 3 |
Literature Elective| 3 |
2 University Course Electives| 6 |
WRIT 300 Rhetorical Theory in Writing Studies| | 3
WRIT 310 Researched Writing| | 3
Writing Elective| | 3
2 University Course Electives| | 6
Year Total: | 15 | 15

Junior Year

| Fall| Spring
Literature Elective| 3 |
Writing Elective| 3 |
3 University Course Electives| 9 |
2 Writing Elective| | 6
3 University Course Electives| | 9
Year Total: | 15 | 15

Senior Year

| Fall| Spring
Writing Elective| 3 |
WRIT 498 Internship (3 credits needed)| 3 |
3 University Course Electives| 9 |
WRIT 494RH Seminar: Writing Research and Publications| | 3
4 University Course Electives| | 12
Year Total: | 15 | 15
Total Program Credits:| 120