English students develop skills in communication and analysis that are valuable in many different professional fields--including education, business, government, advertising, journalism, creative writing, business and technical writing, editing and public relations. The School of Writing, Language and Literature (SWLL) provides students with opportunities to concentrate in English education, professional and technical writing, creative writing and game studies. See the major and minor opportunities below for more information!
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English is a 120 credit-hour major that fulfills the "E" and "A" areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum. In this major, students can take courses in literature, creative writing, professional writing, game studies, critical theory, folklore, film, composition and rhetoric. In addition to English classes, the B.A. also has a foreign-language component that must be completed.
Those interested in learning more about the B.A. in English should contact their advisor or Paige Horst, Ph.D. (Director of SWLL). Additional information about requirements, course options and concentrations within the B.A. in English can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog and the relevant English Program page.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in English is a 120 credit-hour major that fulfills the "E" and "A" areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum. In this major, students can take courses in literature, creative writing, professional writing, game studies, critical theory, folklore, film, composition and rhetoric. The B.S. in English does not have a foreign-language requirement; instead, additional hours are required in one of the following: mathematics, statistics, communication, information science and technology, any social science, and/or any natural/physical science.
Those interested in learning more about the B.S. in English should contact their advisor or Paige Horst, Ph.D. (Director of SWLL). Additional information about requirements, course options and concentrations within the B.S. in English can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog and the relevant English Program page.
The English minor is an 18 credit-hour minor that fulfills the "E" and "A" areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum. In this minor, students learn to analyze ideas, communicate effectively and make connections between texts and the cultures that produce them. Students can take courses in literary genres and periods, creative writing, professional writing, critical theory, folklore, composition and rhetoric. The English minor is available to all non-English majors and is an ideal choice for students majoring in Criminal Justice, Nursing or Sociology.
Those interested in learning more about the English minor should contact their advisor or Paige Horst, Ph.D. (Director of SWLL). Additional information about requirements and course options for the English minor can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog.
The Creative Writing minor is a 15 credit-hour minor that fulfills the "E" area of the REAL General Education Curriculum. In this minor, students learn to assess others' writing and to produce their own creative work. Students can take creative writing courses within different genres--including fiction, poetry, playwriting and creative nonfiction. The Creative Writing minor is available to all non-English majors and is an ideal choice for students majoring in Marketing, Media Studies or Psychology.
Those interested in learning more about the Creative Writing minor should contact their advisor or Rick Van Noy, Ph.D. Additional information about requirements and course options for the Creative Writing minor can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog.
The Professional Writing minor is a 15 credit-hour minor that fulfills the "E" area of the REAL General Education Curriculum. In this minor, students learn to explore how effective rhetoric leads to effective argument and how texts create meaning for audiences. Students can take professional writing courses on topics related to business documents, professional editing and technology. The Professional Writing minor is available to all non-English majors and is an ideal choice for students majoring in Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science or Interdisciplinary Studies (i.e. teacher education focus).
Those interested in learning more about the Professional Writing minor should contact their advisor or Laura Vernon, Ph.D. Additional information about requirements and course options for the Professional Writing minor can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog.
The Health Humanities minor is an 18-19 credit-hour minor that fulfills the "E" area of the REAL General Education Curriculum. In this minor, students learn to recognize the cultural, socio-economic, emotional and political dimensions of health within lived experience. Students can take courses related to healthcare, ethics, illness, disability, wellness, etc. There are two tracks available within this minor: Track 1 is available to all non-Nursing majors, while Track 2 is intended for pre-Nursing and Nursing majors.
Those interested in learning more about the Health Humanities minor should contact their advisor or Courtney Watson, Ph.D. Additional information about requirements and course options for the Health Humanities minor can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Foreign Languages is a 120-credit hour major. In this major, students can concentrate in French, German or Spanish. A variety of course options are available in language, literature, culture, film and grammar, in addition to study abroad opportunities. This major requires students to select additional majors/minors to fulfill the areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum.
Those interested in learning more about this major should contact their advisor or Paige Horst, Ph.D. (Director of SWLL). Additional information about requirements, course options and concentrations within the B.A. in Foreign Languages can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog and the relevant Foreign Languages Program page.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Foreign Languages is a 120-credit hour major that specializes in Spanish. This major is particularly beneficial to students interested in gaining experience and licensure to teach Spanish in a classroom context. A variety of course options are available in language, literature, culture, film and grammar, in addition to study abroad opportunities. This major requires students to select additional majors/minors to fulfill the areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum.
Those interested in learning more about this major should contact their advisor, Paige Horst, Ph.D. (Director of SWLL) or J. Blas Hernandez, Ph.D. Additional information about requirements, course options, concentrations and licensure within the B.S. in Foreign Languages can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog and the relevant Foreign Languages Program page.
The Foreign Languages minor is an 18 credit-hour minor for students specifically interested in studying Chinese, French or Latin. In this minor, students learn to understand and communicate effectively with individuals in the workplace and the global community. Students can take courses related to Chinese, French or Latin language and culture. The Foreign Languages minor is available to all undergraduate majors and is an ideal choice for students majoring in Management, Political Science or Public Health. This minor requires students to select additional majors/minors to fulfill the areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum.
Those interested in learning more about the foreign languages minor should contact their advisor, I-Ping Fu, Ph.D. (Chinese) or Paige Horst, Ph.D. (French or Latin). Additional information about requirements and course options for the Foreign Languages minor can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog.
The Spanish minor is an 18 credit-hour minor that fulfills the "E" and "L" areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum. In this minor, students learn to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in various personal and professional contexts. Students can take courses on language and culture, including on topics related to Spanish for professional contexts, creative writing in Spanish and Latin American cinema. The Spanish minor is available to all undergraduate majors and is an ideal choice for students majoring in Criminal Justice, Management or Nursing.
Those interested in learning more about the Spanish minor should contact their advisor or Rita Martin, Ph.D. Additional information about requirements and course options for the Spanish minor can be found in Radford University's undergraduate catalog.
The Hispanic Studies minor is a 15 credit-hour minor that fulfills the "E" area of the REAL General Education Curriculum. In this minor, students learn to better understand the Spanish language and its cultural and literary expressions within the Hispanic world. Students can take courses on language and culture, including on topics related to Spanish translation, contemporary Spanish culture and creative writing in Spanish. The Hispanic Studies minor is available to all undergraduate majors (with students starting Spanish at the 300-level) and is an ideal choice for students majoring in Art, Political Science or Sociology.
Those interested in learning more about the Hispanic Studies minor should contact their advisor or Rita Martin, Ph.D. Additional information about requirements and course options for the Hispanic Studies minor can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog.
The German Studies minor is an 18 credit-hour minor that fulfills the "E" and "L" areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum. In this minor, students learn to better understand the German language and its artistic and cultural expressions. Students can take courses on language and culture, including Germanic sagas and myths, German film and German grammar and composition. The German Studies minor is available to all undergraduate majors and is an ideal choice for students majoring in Economics, Media Studies or Political Science.
Those interested in learning more about the German Studies minor should contact their advisor or Philip Sweet, Ph.D. Additional information about requirements and course options for the German Studies minor can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
The Classical Humanities minor is an 18 credit-hour minor for students specifically interested in Latin and/or Greek language, culture and history. In this minor, students learn to better understand the linguistic, artistic, political and cultural contributions of antiquity. Students can take courses on topics including etymology, classical mythology and medieval civilization. The Classical Humanities minor is available to all undergraduate majors and is an ideal choice for students majoring in Art, Anthropological Sciences or History. This minor requires students to select additional majors/minors to fulfill the areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum.
Those interested in learning more about the Classical Humanities minor should contact their advisor or Paige Horst, Ph.D. (Director of SWLL). Additional information about requirements and course options for the Classical Humanities minor can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog.
The Intercultural Studies minor is a 21 credit-hour minor for students specifically interested in complementing foreign language skills with a cultural focus on either Classics, Latin America or Western Europe. In this minor, students learn to better understand the interactions between language and culture. Students can take a number of courses, based on their chosen area of specialization. The Intercultural Studies minor is available to all undergraduate majors and is an ideal choice for students majoring in History, Political Science or Social Sciences. This minor requires students to select additional majors/minors to fulfill the areas of the REAL General Education Curriculum.
Those interested in learning more about the Intercultural Studies minor should contact their advisor or Paige Horst, Ph.D. (Director of SWLL). Additional information about requirements and course options for the Intercultural Studies minor can be found in the Radford University undergraduate catalog.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in English is a 30 credit-hour graduate degree, consisting of graduate-level coursework, a comprehensive exam, a thesis project and oral thesis defense. The M.A. in English provides students with additional time and training to undertake focused scholarly exploration and professional development while being mentored by experienced faculty in a small, supportive atmosphere. Tuition waivers, funding and teaching opportunities exist for our graduate students--visit SWLL Student Resources for more details.
If interested in learning more about the M.A. in English, contact Sean Keck, Ph.D. (English Graduate Program Director) or Frank Napolitano, Ph.D. (GTA/GTF Program Coordinator). Additional information about requirements, program setup and course options can be found in the Radford University graduate catalog and the relevant English Graduate Program page.
The Master of Science (M.S.) in English is a 33 credit-hour graduate degree, consisting of graduate-level coursework and a comprehensive exam. Within the M.S. in English, there are concentrations available to those interested in English Education with Licensure and for those interested in English Education without Licensure. The M.S. in English provides students with additional time and training to undertake focused scholarly exploration and professional development while being mentored by experienced faculty in a small, supportive atmosphere. Tuition waivers, funding and teaching opportunities exist for our graduate students--visit SWLL Student Resources for more details.
If interested in learning more about the M.S. in English, contact Sean Keck, Ph.D. (English Graduate Program Director) or Frank Napolitano, Ph.D. (GTA/GTF Program Coordinator). Additional information about requirements, program setup and course options can be found in the Radford University graduate catalog and the relevant English Graduate Program page.
Designed for working professionals and graduate students, the Professional Writing Certificate is a 12 credit-hour, online certificate program that can be completed in one academic year. This certificate will strengthen your professional, business, proposal and digital writing skills to remain competitive and viable in today's diverse, rapidly changing workplace.
If interested in learning more about the Professional Writing Certificate, please contact Laura Vernon, Ph.D. Additional information about eligibility, application requirements and course options can be found in the Radford University graduate catalog and the relevant Professional Writing Graduate Certificate page.