English, B.A. (Journalism Emphasis) Suggested 4 Year-Plan

How to use your 4-Year Plan

This is a suggested 4-year plan for your major and not meant to replace regular academic advising.
The plan is flexible and can be changed to accommodate studying abroad, a second major/minor(s) or AP/IB credits.
You should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets your interests and goals.
You must earn a minimum of 120 credits to graduate and 46 major-specific credits to earn a B.A. in English with Journalism as your Area of Study.
Transfer students and those looking to add B.A. in English as a second major should contact the program advisor for degree planning.
If you have any questions, please contact lhall@chapman.edu.

We encourage you to select your General Education (GE) and minor/second major/Themed Inquiry/Honors program around the plan below. Once you fill your GE classes around your major classes, you will have a better idea of space remaining each semester when choosing your Exploration Focus.
To be enrolled full time, you must take at least 12 credits a semester.
In order to graduate within 4 years, we recommend you take 30 credits a year.

In the first year, take the Journalism Core courses: ENG 215 & ENG 210 and at least 2 of these courses: ENG 221: Literature I, ENG 222: Literature II, ENG 223: Literature III, ENG 256: Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism, or ENG 270: Foundations of Rhetorical Studies
Fall Semester (6 credits for major)
ENG 215 - Theory and Practice of Journalism and Reporting 3 credits
ENG 256 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism 3 credits
OR
ENG 270 - Foundations of Rhetorical Studies 3 credits
Spring Semester (6 credits for major)
ENG 210 - News Reporting and Writing Workshop 3 credits
One of the following:
ENG 221 - Literature I (antiquity to 1400 CE) 3 credits
ENG 222 - Literature II (1400-1800 CE) 3 credits
ENG 223 - Literature III (1800 CE-present) 3 credits

In Year 2, complete 2 more English Core classes. Take ENG 210 Reporting Workshop (may be repeated for credit), ENG 211 Digital Media Workshop (elective), ENG 308: Public Affairs Reporting (pre-req ENG 215; ENG 210).
Fall Semester (6 credits for major)
ENG 211 - Introduction to Digital Journalism Workshop 3 credits (Or Journalism lower division elective 3 credits).
ENG 214 - Digital Newsroom Workshop 1 credit
One of the following:
ENG 221 - Literature I (antiquity to 1400 CE) 3 credits
ENG 222 - Literature II (1400-1800 CE) 3 credits
ENG 223 - Literature III (1800 CE-present) 3 credits
Spring Semester (6 credits for major)
ENG 308 - Public Affairs Reporting 3 credits
One of the following:
ENG 221 - Literature I (antiquity to 1400 CE) 3 credits
ENG 222 - Literature II (1400-1800 CE) 3 credits
ENG 223 - Literature III (1800 CE-present) 3 credits

In the third year, complete the English core courses. Take ENG 414: Narrative Nonfiction, ENG 410 Advanced Reporting Workshop (pre-req ENG 210, ENG 308), and take at least 1 Journalism elective.
Fall Semester (6 credits for major)
ENG 410 - Advanced Reporting and Editing Workshop for Journalists 3 credits
ENG 256 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism 3 credits
OR
ENG 270 - Foundations of Rhetorical Studies 3 credits
Spring Semester (6 credits for major)
ENG 414 - Narrative Nonfiction 3 credits
Journalism Upper Division elective (3 credits)

In year four, take ENG 496 in the fall, ENG 498B in the spring, and complete your upper-division Journalism electives.
Fall Semester (6 credits for major)
ENG 496 - Research Methodologies for Senior Seminar in Journalism 3 credits
Journalism Upper Division elective
Spring Semester (3 credits for major)
ENG 498B - Senior Seminar Journalism 3 credits
Journalism elective (If not already completed)

*You need 9 credits of Journalism Electives, 6 credits must be upper division (300-400 level), and only one course can be lower division.