Arts and Humanities Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in English and Professional Writing
BS Bachelor of Science
With a bachelor’s in English and Professional Writing degree from University of Bridgeport, you’ll be prepared to enter a dynamic workforce with endless career opportunities.
Curriculum
What you will study
With a bachelor’s in English and Professional Writing degree from University of Bridgeport, you’ll be prepared to enter a dynamic workforce with endless career opportunities. You’ll learn effective oral and written communication skills and master concepts critical to your professional success, such as reading comprehension, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. Graduates of University of Bridgeport’s English and Professional Writing program will be able to:
Writing across forms
Write clearly and effectively in a variety of forms, adapting writing and analytical skills to all rhetorical situations.
Reading and research
Demonstrate the ability to read critically, research effectively, and document sources ethically.
Professional communication
Adapt creativity, critical thinking, and speaking skills to communicate effectively in professional environments.
Genres and cultures
Read and analyze writing from a variety of genres produced in many diverse cultures and historical periods and apply this analysis to education and the development of content.
Gain critical professional skillsets
The skills you gain when pursuing a degree in English and Professional Writing are not exclusive to the literary field. You’ll become well-versed in the world of communication and develop the critical thinking skills needed to excel in your professional career. The ability to write and speak effectively, as well as express creative ideas in a clear, concise manner, are integral to building a successful workplace culture beyond the classroom. Graduates of UB’s bachelor’s in English and Professional Writing degree program go on to have rewarding careers as copywriters, content creators, marketing professionals, and communication experts at companies of all sizes.
Learning outcomes and careers
Where the degree leads
One of the many draws of an English and Professional Writing degree is the ability to turn your passion for literature into a lucrative career path. As a graduate of this program, you’ll have the unique ability to think outside the box and come up with new and exciting ideas to contribute to advancements in your chosen field.
Skills that travel
In addition to your core classes, you’ll grow skills in collaboration, communication, creativity, time management, and problem-solving while taking courses in humanities, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences. Developing these soft skills is critical to a successful career in all areas of professional writing.
Course catalog
Every course, in full
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
Students must complete 48 credits of English and Professional Writing coursework, at least 12 credits at the 300 level or above. Coursework must cover the following areas:
Core curriculum
3 courses
33 credits
Core curriculum
Liberal arts electives
Topics in literature – Choose 18 credits
9 courses
Topics in literature – Choose 18 credits
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ENGL 207 | American Literature I |
| ENGL 208 | American Literature II |
| ENGL 209 | British Literature I |
| ENGL 210 | British Literature II |
| ENGL 212 | Masterpiece of World Literature |
| ENGL 222 | Early African American Literature |
| ENGL 223 | Modern African-American Literature |
| ENGL 228 | Immigrant and Indigenous Stories |
| ENGL 305 | Shakespeare at the Movies |
Content genres – choose 6 credits
7 courses
Content genres – choose 6 credits
Professional writing – choose 12 credits
11 courses
Professional writing – choose 12 credits
12 credits of Professional writing courses from the following.:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ENGL 201 | Fiction Writing |
| ENGL 202 | Professional Writing |
| ENGL 204 | Technical Writing |
| ENGL 205 | Poetry Writing |
| ENGL 217 | Creative Nonfiction |
| ENGL 218 | Autobiographical Writing |
| ENGL 219 | Dramatic Writing |
| ENGL 227 | Writing for Social Media |
| ENGL 246 | News and Feature Writing |
| ENGL 298 | Writing for the Sciences |
| ENGL 322 | Understanding English Grammar |
Advanced seminars – choose 6 credits
11 courses
Advanced seminars – choose 6 credits
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ENGL 180 | Science Fiction |
| ENGL 215 | Thematic Studies in Literature |
| ENGL 220 | Literature of Travel and Adventure |
| ENGL 308 | Advanced Creative Writing |
| ENGL 325 | Contemporary Poetry |
| ENGL 330 | Studies in 19th Century American Literature |
| ENGL 332 | New Styles of Storytelling |
| ENGL 357 | Studies in the Novel |
| ENGL 395 | Topics in Literature |
| ENGL 397 | Thesis |
| ENGL 399 | Independent Studies |
English and Professional Writing electives
4 courses
6 credits
English and Professional Writing electives
Free electives – up to 30 credits
Free electives – up to 30 credits
Students may take up to 30 credits of free electives, which may include a minor. 120 total credit hours are required to complete the degree program.
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