Bachelor of Science in English for New Media

The Bachelor of Science in English for New Media is designed to prepare students to write technical documents, to edit many kinds of publications and to use computers for analysis of texts.

Graduates with this degree can enter the job market as writers for software companies, newspapers and publishing firms, multimedia, public relations emerging technologies, communications consulting, and various careers in government, business and retail.

This major promotes a creative problem solving approach that is increasingly important for many careers - as publishing and communication technologies change. Graduates will be prepared for the current technologies and to adapt to new technologies.

Possible Job Titles:

Information Architect
Technical Publications Specialist
Technical Editor
Website Developer
Law School Student
Graduate Student in English

Job Outlook:

Very Good

What are the benefits of a DSU Degree?

Other colleges and universities may have English degrees, but DSU is the only school that offers English for New Media. English for New Media may offer the most varied career choices of any major at any school. By combining a traditional English degree with computer technology, DSU's English for New Media major provides what other schools' English degrees often do not—employability.

Class size/personal attention (Faculty-Student ratio):
- Class sizes tend to be small; the faculty-student ratio in the English major is about 5:1
Cool facts or interesting things about this major:
- There are many more job opportunities than can possibly be listed here. But banks and insurance companies need technical writers; hospitals need website developers.
Faculty's unique experiences or certifications in this major:
- Dr. Justin Blessinger is developing a system of MS Word macros to make essay grading more efficient and allowing English teachers to concentrate more on content and ideas and devote less time to marking mechanical problems.
Integrated Technology:
- Technology is integrated throughout the ENM major; faculty have received grants to (re)design courses for internet and DDN delivery as well as to integrate the Tablet PC. Faculty are using blogs in classroom assignments as well as synchronous discussion sessions.
Special Facilities:
- The College of Arts and Sciences is developing a Usability Testing lab that will support special courses in software documentation and web publishing as well as usability testing
What type of special opportunities can students take part in?
- The ENM program provides opportunities both for internships and for undergraduate research, which is very important for students interested in advanced study. Some undergraduates have presented their research at professional conferences. Students have also participated in the Student Research Initiative poster sessions presented at the South Dakota capitol. The England Study Tour is an annual trip abroad for which students can earn college credit. Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society has had a chapter at DSU since 1993.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Semester (16cr) Semesters Per Degree 8 (128cr)*
Bachelor of Science in English for New Media
Degree Requirements	128 cr
	Credits
Major Core	69
ENGL 283 Creative Writing I OR ENGL 383 Creative Writing I	3
ENGL 303 Foundations of English for New Media	3
ENGL 310 Applied Grammar	3
ENGL 332 The Evolving Stage: Classical Theatre to New Media	3
ENGL 351 Computers, Writing and Literature	3
ENGL 365 Classical Myth and Media	3
ENGL 366 Contemporary Myth and Media	3
ENGL 375 Publishing for New Media	3
ENGL 384 Literary and Linguistics Research	3
ENGL 405 Media Studies	3
ENGL 467 English Informatics	3
ENGL 480 Contemporary Rhetoric	3
ENGL 484 Literary Criticism	3
ENGL 490 Seminar	3
ENGL 494 Internship OR ENGL 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship	1
MCOM 161 Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing	3
MCOM 351 Web Publishing I	3
MCOM 389 Portfolio and Professional Development	2
Nine credits from the following:	9
ENGL 211 World Literature I	3
ENGL 212 World Literature II	3
ENGL 221 British Literature I	3
ENGL 222 British Literature II	3
ENGL 241 American Literature I	3
ENGL 242 American Literature II	3
Nine credits from the following:	9
ENGL 333 Period Study**	3
ENGL 343 Selected Authors**	3
ENGL 363 Literary Genres**	3
**Since content varies, course may be repeated.
Electives	18
System-wide General Education Requirements*	30
Institutional Graduation Requirements	11
*Majors must take ART 121, ENGL 210 and SOC 285 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirements.
* The serving size is based on a four year degree plan, so your course load may vary depending on your specific educational goals. The values here are current as of the 2009-10 DSU course catalog.