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Degree Requirements
This webpage contains the most current academic information and degree requirements available. The graduation requirements published in the Whitworth catalog in effect at the time of the student's initial enrollment are those that should be met for completion of an undergraduate-degree program. Click here to view printed catalogs. Students who withdraw from Whitworth and return after an absence of more than one year must meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of their return; students who return within one year may continue under the requirements in effect at their original enrollment.
In order to obtain a degree, students must meet Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation. Click here to view Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation.
| Requirements for an English Major, B.A. |
| One of the following: |
3 |
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EL 125
EL 225
EL 228 |
Reading Literature
Women Writers
Multicultural American Literature |
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| EL 205 |
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American Literature: Eras and Modes |
3 |
| EL 207 |
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British Literature before 1800 |
3 |
| EL 208 |
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British Literature since 1800 |
3 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
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EL 247
EL 447 |
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Seminar |
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| One of the following: |
3 |
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EL 267
EL 484W |
Introduction to Critical Strategies
Literary Criticism |
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| One upper-division literature course |
3 |
| One upper-division course in British literature before 1800 (Chaucer, Renaissance, Milton, Neoclassicism, etc.) |
3 |
| One upper-division course in British literature after 1800 (Romanticism, English novel, Victorian, modern British, etc.). |
3 |
| One upper-division course in American literature (American Renaissance, American novel, Southern Renaissance, modern poetry, etc.). |
3 |
| Eleven additional credits from those listed above or from other offerings that carry English credit (World Literature, Film, Linguistics, Domain of the Arts, etc.) |
11 |
| EL498W |
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Senior Portfolio |
1 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
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EL 125
EL 225
EL 228 |
Reading Literature
Women Writers
Multicultural American Literature |
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| Two of the following: |
6 |
| |
EL 205
EL 207
EL 208 |
American Literature: Eras and Modes
British Literature Before 1800
British Literature Since 1800 |
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| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 267
EL 484W |
Introduction to Critical Strategies
Literary Criticism |
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| EL 245 |
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Introduction to Creative Writing |
3 |
| EL 304 |
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Fiction Writing |
3 |
| EL 345 |
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Poetry Writing |
3 |
| EL 346W |
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Essay Writing |
3 |
| One course in 20th-century literature. |
3 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
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EL 344
EL 347W |
Journal Writing and Autobiography
Creative Nonfiction Writing
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| Two of the following: |
6 |
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EL 210
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Writing II
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EL 344
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Journal Writing and Autobiography
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EL 347W
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Creative Nonfiction Writing
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EL 388
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Structure and Development of the English Language
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EL 395/495
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Teaching Assistantship in EL 110 (by permission)
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EL 420
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Writing Center: Theory & Practice
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EL 444
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Advanced Writing Workshop
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EL 453
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Introduction to Linguistics
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An approved upper-division writing seminar in English
An approved upper-division English special-topics course in writing/rhetoric
An approved upper-division communications course in writing/rhetoric
Teaching assistantship in EL 110 or other writing course
An approved internship in journalism, publication, etc. |
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| Upper-division literature electives (at least one course in American literature). |
6 |
| EL 498W |
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Senior Portfolio. |
1 |
| Track III: English/Language Arts |
(45+) |
| Meets Washington state teaching endorsement requirements for English/language arts |
| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 125
EL 225
EL 228 |
Reading Literature
Women Writers
Multicultural American Literature |
|
| EL 205 |
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American Literature: Eras and Modes |
3 |
| EL 207 |
|
British Literature before 1800. |
3 |
| EL 208 |
|
British Literature since 1800 |
3 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 247
EL 447 |
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Seminar |
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| One upper-division literature course |
3 |
| One upper-division course in American or British literature. |
3 |
| EL 387 |
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English Methods and Adolescent Literature |
3 |
| EL 388 |
|
Structure and Development of the English Language |
3 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 210
EL 245
EL 304
EL 344
EL 345
EL 346W
EL 347W
EL 395/495
EL 420 |
Writing II
Introduction to Creative Writing
Fiction Writing
Journal Writing and Autobiography
Poetry Writing
Essay Writing
Creative Nonfiction Writing
Teaching Assistantship in EL 110 (by permission)
Writing Center: Theory & Practice |
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| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 166
EL 233
EL 251
EL 359
EL 363
EL 430
EL 436
EL 454W |
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Epic
Modern World Literature
Contemporary Eastern European Fiction
Poetry of Witness
Holocaust Literature
Francophone/African Literature and Film
Russian Literature |
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| JMC 125 |
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Writing for Mass Media |
3 |
| TA 273 |
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Acting |
3 |
| SP 210 |
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Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
| Three semester credits selected from the following: |
3 |
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JMC 245
JMC 247
JMC 445
SP 362
TA 1/2/3/445
TA 270
TA 275/375 |
Applied Journalism: Whitworthian
Applied Journalism: Natsihi (yearbook)
Editorial Practicum
Argumentation and Debate
Theatre Production credit
Stage Makeup
Technical Theatre |
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All endorsements subject to change; see School of Education for updated requirements.See the School of Education for certification requirements.
*Other certification requirements: Anyone seeking to be certified in English must pass a writing-competency exam administered by the department during the student's junior year. |
| Requirements for an English Minor |
(18) |
| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 125
EL 225
EL 228 |
Reading Literature
Women Writers
Multicultural American Literature |
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| 15 credits of approved English courses, including at least two upper-division literature courses (which may have prerequisites). |
15 |
| Requirements for English/Language Arts Minor |
(29) |
| Meets Washington state endorsement requirements for English/language arts |
| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 125
EL 225
EL 228 |
Reading Literature
Women Writers
Multicultural American Literature |
|
| EL 205 |
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American Literature: Eras and Modes |
3 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 207
EL 208 |
British Literature Before 1800
British Literature Since 1800 |
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| One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 166
EL 233
EL 251
EL 359
EL 363
EL 430
EL 436
EL 454W |
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Epic
Modern World Literature
Contemporary Eastern European Fiction
Poetry of Witness
Holocaust Literature
Francophone/African Literature and Film
Russian Literature |
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| EL 388 |
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Structure and Development of the English Language |
3 |
| One writing course beyond Writing I |
3 |
| EL 387 |
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English Methods and Adolescent Literature |
3 |
| SP 210 |
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Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
| At least one semester credit selected from the following: |
1-3 |
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JMC 125
JMC 245
JMC 247
JMC 445
SP 362 |
Writing for Mass Media
Applied Journalism: Whitworthian
Applied Journalism: Natsihi (yearbook)
Editorial Practicum
Argumentation and Debate |
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| At least one semester credit selected from the following: |
1-3 |
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TA 1/2/3/445
TA 270
TA 273
TA 275/375 |
Theatre Production credit
Stage Makeup
Acting I
Technical Theatre |
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| One of the following (depending on level): |
3 |
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If secondary, one upper-division literature course (preferably Shakespeare)
If elementary, one additional literature course |
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| All endorsements subject to change; see School of Education for updated requirements. |
| Requirements for Medieval and Early Modern Studies Minor |
(19-20) |
| Culture in Context Requirement -- One of the following: |
3 |
| |
EL 371W
EL 404/HI 404
HI 425 |
British Renaissance
Anglo-Saxon Literature and Culture
Holy War in Europe |
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| Two of the following: |
6 |
| |
EL 207
EL 371W
EL 404/HI 404
EL 405W
EL 238/338 |
British Literature Before 1800
British Renaissance
Anglo-Saxon Literature and Culture
Chaucer and Medieval Literature
Arthurian Literature |
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| Two of the following: |
6 |
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HI 120
HI 220
HI 315
HI 365
HI 425 |
The Crusades
Ancient and Medieval Worlds
Medieval Europe
Medieval Russia
Holy War in Europe |
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| One more course from the lists above, or any course on medieval or early-modern studies offered in history, English and other departments................................... |
3-4 |
| Note: LAT 1 02 or higher may fulfill this requirement. Examples of courses that could fulfill this requirement if those departments approve: |
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AR 264
AR 261
EL 247
EL 447
HI 374
MU 220
TH 313W
TA 476W |
History of Medieval Art
History of Renaissance/Baroque Art
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Seminar
Renaissance and Reformation
Music History I
History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval Christianity
History of Theatre I |
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| HI/EL 497 |
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Senior Portfolio |
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| Notes: No more than six lower-division credits may count toward this minor. |
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