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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric
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Program Overview
The Professional Writing and Rhetoric track of the English major emphasizes a broad knowledge of rhetoric, including its history, trends, methods, issues, and themes. Students in this track work closely with faculty mentors who provide encouragement and assistance in completing focused, timely research projects. Augusta University’s Professional Writing and Rhetoric program specializes in genre and language theory, style, public discourses, and writing pedagogy. Students in this track enjoy considerable flexibility in developing a course of study that will promote scholarly and professional development.
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Program Contact
Admissions Information
For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
- A grade of C or better is required in all Major Concentration courses.
- Courses completed for Area C in the Core Curriculum cannot be duplicated in Area F.
- Graduating seniors must submit an exit portfolio acceptable to the appropriate portfolio committee.
Program Information
| Program Length: 4 Years |
| CIP Code: 23.0101 |
| Program Code: 1BA-ENGLISH |
| Major Code: ENGL |
| Concentration Code: PROW |
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Core Area A-E: 42 Hours
For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements .
Major Concentration: 30 Hours
Certain literature and creative writing courses may be substituted for PWR courses in consultation with a PWR advisor.
A grade of C or better required for all Major Concentration courses.
Required Foundations: (12 Hours)
Theory: (6 Hours)
Choose two from the following:
Application: (9 Hours)
Choose three from the following:
Research Methods: (3 Hours)
Free Electives: 30 Hours
6 to 9 hours must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours
Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.
Total Hours for the Degree: 124 Hours
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