Applied English, BA

Professor Hubele, Chair
Associate Professor Foncree
Associate Professor Parrott

The Applied English major combines liberal and professional education with a strong foundation in critical and analytical studies. While the program remains true to the objectives and values of Belhaven University’s traditional B.A. in English program, the major is specifically designed to prepare students for successful careers as writers and communications specialists in fields such as publishing, law, education, government, community advocacy, the non-profit sector, journalism, corporate communications, finance, and the arts. This major is designed to develop articulate and incisive writing professionals with both the specialized skills needed to negotiate current work contexts (including the Web and other multimedia modalities) and the analytic and problem-solving proficiencies needed to comprehend and navigate cultural and technological change.

52 hours to include the following:

Applied English Major

Required Courses (22 Hours)

300-400 Level ENG (18 Hours)

Additional 18 hours ENG courses taken at 300 or 400 level.

Major Elective Courses (12 Hours)

Additional 12 hours of Applied courses from the following:

BUS 316
BUS 362 - Human Resources (3 )
COM 350 - Organizational Communications (3 )
GDS 220 - Print Design & Layout (4 )
CSC 111 - Programming Fundamentals (3 )
ENG 496 - Applied English Internship (3 -6) (may be taken up to 6 hours)

Honors Program:

The English department offers opportunities for students to enroll in honors courses from its department. The following are general education, elective, and major courses that may be taken as honors courses: ENG 121 , ENG 303 , ENG 415 , ENG 420, ENG 436 , ENG 440 , ENG 445 , ENG 450 , ENG 457 , ENG 465 , ENG 473 , and ENG 480 . For honors students majoring in this department, one must pass a minimum of nine hours of honors courses within the discipline and a minimum of nine hours from the honors courses of other departments. Each course must be passed with a B or better. No more than 18 hours of honors courses are required for the honors degree. For other honors program policies, see “Honors Program” found in the “Administration of the Curriculum ” section of this catalogue.