Indiana University East

B.A. in English - Technical & Professional Writing

Have you ever dreamed of using your love of writing in a career?  An IU Bachelor of Arts in English with emphasis on Technical and Professional Writing will give you the skills and flexibility to succeed in today’s workplace.  You’ll learn how to think critically and to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively, preparing you for a career in a wide range of fields from advertising and public relations to social services or writing for publication.

The B.A. online completion program in English consists of 60 credit hours (20 courses) to be offered over six academic terms/two calendar years.  Students are advised to follow the program plan below.

If any completion program requirements have already been met through transferable course equivalents, online alternatives may be selected in consultation with the assigned faculty advisor. No more than 64 credits can be accepted in transfer from 2-year institutions or community colleges.

For questions, more information, or to sign up for the program please email complete@iue.edu or call 1-800-959-EAST ext. 300.

Program Curriculum

Completion Program Requirements (60 cr)

Semester 1 (Spring)	Semester 2 (Summer)	Semester 3 (Fall)
ENG-W234 Technical Report Writing ENG-W270 Argumentative Writing SPAN-S303 The Hispanic World (or other world literature/culture class) CMCL-C427 Cross Cultural Communication	Select two courses from the following: Literature elective from among: ENG-L332, ENG-L364, ENG-L390 or other 300 level online lit courses	ENG-G205 Introduction to the English Language ENG-L202 Literary Interpretation ENG-L384 Studies in 19th Century American Literature ENG-L357 20th Century American Poetry
Semester 4 (Spring)	Semester 5 (Summer)	Semester 6 (Fall)
ENG-G207 Grammar and Usage ENG W350 Writing About Multiculural Literature SPAN S284 Women in Hispanic Culture (or other world literature/culture class) ENG-W470 Senior Seminar	Select two courses from the following: Literature elective from among ENG-L332, ENG-L364, ENG-L390 or other 300 level online summer lit courses	ENG-G301 History of the English Language ENG-W395 Individual Writing: Reading and Rhetoric ENG-W321 Advanced Technical Writing ENG-L379 American Ethnic & Minority Literature

Your actual program sequence will depend on the semster that you choose to begin the program.

Program Prerequisites

It is recommended that the requirements below are met before beginning the online degree completion program.However, a student may elect to pursue the program even if this is not the case. A customized plan of study will be developed for the student to complete initial requirements if not previously completed.

General Education Requirements (39 cr)

Composition & Communication (9)

• W131 Elementary Composition I
• Choose one Communication course:
  • SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking
  • CMCL-C 223 Business Communication
• Choose one secondary composition course from:
  • ENG-W 132 Elementary Composition II
  • ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills

College-Level Mathematics (3)

• Choose one Mathematics course at or above MATH-M110.

Natural Science & Mathematics (9)

• Choose one Natural Science with lab:
  Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Astronomy, Biology, Geology, Physical Geography
  
• Choose enough additional Natural Science or Mathematics courses to complete 9 credits.

Humanities & Fine Arts (9)

• Choose 9 credits from at least 2 of the following disciplines:
  Fine Art, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies,Theater, Music, Foreign Language, Telecommunications.

(only one studio course)

Behavioral & Social Sciences (9)

• Choose 9 credits from at least 2 of the following disciplines:
  Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science, Social Geography(G110 and higher), Criminal Justice

Additional Required Courses (9-13 cr)

• CSCI-A110 Into to Computers & Computing (or equivalent)
• Two semesters of a World Language in sequence (6-10 cr)

Electives (6-10 cr)

Additional courses to equal a total of at least 120 credits.