Required Courses (15 hours)

• COMM 3330 Media Standards and Practices
• JOUR 2310 Copy Editing
• JOUR 3314 Interactive Media Production and Design
• JOUR 2321 Journalism I: Introduction to Writing and Reporting News
• JOUR 3322 Journalism II: Producing News Online

Electives (6 hours) 

Select two from the following; one must be upper-division

• JOUR 2328 Broadcast Journalism
• JOUR 3303 The Persuasive Writer
• JOUR 3304 Arts and Entertainment Writing
• JOUR 3320 Advanced Broadcast Journalism
• JOUR 3324 Sports Journalism for Broadcast
• JOUR 4305 Journalism III: Advanced News Writing and Reporting
• JOUR 4331 Special Topics in Print Journalism
• JOUR 4332 Special Topics in Broadcast Journalism
• JOUR 4350 Internship
• COMM 4324 Documentary
• WRIT 4342 Magazine Writing

Total of 21 hours 

What You Will Learn

The Journalism and Digital Media minor will teach students to identify news, develop story ideas, research and report information, write in a journalistic style, and publish or broadcast information. A significant component of the minor focuses on the ethics of the industry. 

A few examples of courses students in this minor take:

• Copy Editing - This course is designed to provide extensive practice in editing stories for focus, pace, style and the conventions of written English. It will provide a review of grammar and usage conventions of standard written English, practice with common proofreading and copy-editing symbols used in newsrooms, and practice in editing according to AP style.
• Journalism I: Introduction to Writing and Reporting News - The class introduces students to how news is defined, reported and shared in our minute-by-minute digital media world. Students are introduced to the history of journalism in the U.S. and taught to become thoughtful and consistent news consumers. The course also teaches students how to generate story ideas, write in journalistic style and produce news stories across platforms and with social media. Students are encouraged to publish their work in the student newspaper/website. Students are also introduced to professionals working in the field.
• Digital Media Production and Design - This course will build on students’ proficiencies with established and emerging multimedia storytelling tools and techniques. The goal is not only to understand when and how to approach news and other types of stories from an interactive design standpoint, but to explore how and why certain multimedia techniques may allow for a deeper understanding of the world around us. 

Skills You Will Gain

• Write for digital outlets
• Use social media as a reporting tool
• Shoot and edit video
• Use computer science and coding to enhance your work
• Graduate prepared to work in any type of media environment

Required Courses

TBA

1. In RELS 2319/3330 Judaism, students work with classmates in a havruta, a traditional approach to collaborative learning. Through the havruta framework, students engage one another in their learning about Jewish Studies.   
2. Jewish Studies minors conduct in-depth research that they share at conferences and in student publications.   

At St. Edward’s, our faculty are outstanding scholars, thought leaders, teachers and mentors who bring energy and enthusiasm to our vibrant learning community. They take pride in getting to know you, helping you achieve your goals and celebrating your successes.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Religious and Theological Studies webpage.

The German Minor consists of 18 hours:

• 6 hours of GERM 2311 and 2312
• 12 hours selected from:
  • GERM 3331
  • GERM 3334
  • GERM 3335
  • GERM 3338
  • GERM 3350

The elective classes above include Business German, internships, conversation courses, and courses on literature and culture. You can also earn credit through study abroad!

St. Edward's has an impressive track record of successful Fulbright applicants. Many of these students received grants to teach or conduct research in Germany. In fact, Germany awards more Fulbrights to U.S. students than any other country on earth!

Required Courses (18 hours)

Students who wish to earn an Art History minor must take the following coursework with at least nine (9) of these hours in upper-division coursework.

• CHLX 1302: Introduction to Chicanx and Latinx Studies 
• CHLX 3325: Identities, Communities and Social Justice

In addition, students must take 12 hours of elective courses, including at least nine (9) hours of upper-division coursework. At least nine (9) hours of courses may not be counted to satisfy requirements for any other major or minor. 

Electives include courses on the U.S. Mexico Borderlands, Chicana Writers and Artists, and other courses in Literature, Communication, Spanish, History, Sociology, Political Science and Art History.

Students can intern at various non-profit organizations in Austin that work with immigrant populations, particularly Latinx populations: Worker’s Defense Project, Casa Marianela, Caritas and others.

At St. Edward’s, our faculty are outstanding scholars, thought leaders, teachers and mentors who bring energy and enthusiasm to our vibrant learning community. They take pride in getting to know you, helping you achieve your goals and celebrating your successes.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Languages, Literature and Cultures webpage.

Required Courses (18 hours)

Students who wish to earn an Art History minor must take the following coursework with at least nine (9) hours of upper-division coursework.* 

• Art History I
• Art History II
• Modernists + Others –or– Topics in Contemporary Art

Students select three elective courses from among Topics in Art History (repeatable), History of Photography, PHIL 3310 (Aesthetics), and either Modernists & Others –or– Topics in Contemporary Art (whichever not taken for the required 9 credits).

Are you a current student? Contact your advisor for next steps on declaring your major or minor. 

*Art Majors (already taking 12 of these credits for the major) must take an additional three (3) credits in electives to fulfill university requirements for minors.

Through the Art History minors, students have access to local art, artists, exhibitions and art programs for critique experience. Students have also used local internships in galleries or museums toward their minor.

At St. Edward’s, our faculty are outstanding scholars, thought leaders, teachers and mentors who bring energy and enthusiasm to our vibrant learning community. They take pride in getting to know you, helping you achieve your goals and celebrating your successes.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Visual Studies webpage.

Under the Writing and Rhetoric Program, students can choose one of four specializations.

1. Creative Writing

Creative Writing offers courses from traditional genres such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, playwriting and writing for stage screen, as well as writing in emerging and hybrid genres. Our Creative Writing faculty is led by award-winning working artists. In addition to traditional workshop-based writing courses, this concentration includes courses in literature and professional writing to create customized writing experiences and broad skills.

• Major Requirements: 36 hours of major courses plus electives.
• General Education Requirements: 34 hours of general education courses.

View and download the full degree plan the Creative Writing concentration (PDF).

2. Professional Writing

The Professional Writing track provides students with timely experience that they can apply in the job market. The professional writing faculty, whose experience ranges from the courtroom to the conference room, help students develop an array of skills and problem-solving strategies. Students can choose coursework in editing, magazine writing, advertising and public relations, and technical and business writing, as well as courses in journalism and creative writing. 

• Major Requirements: 33 hours of major courses plus electives.
• General Education Requirements: 34 of general education courses.

View and download the full degree plan for the Professional Writing concentration (PDF).

3. Journalism and Digital Media

The Journalism and Digital Media track offers courses in reporting and writing news, digital media production and design, copyediting and media standards. Students select additional courses in various areas of journalism and digital media, including magazine writing, opinion writing, broadcast journalism, documentary production, entertainment writing, and sportswriting. Those pursuing careers in journalism and digital media need strong writing and research skills. Public relations and business professionals benefit from learning clear communication for branding, marketing, and pitching new ideas.

• Major Requirements: 36 hours major courses plus electives.
• General Education Requirements: 34 hours of general education courses

View and download the full degree plan for the Journalism and Digital Media concentration (PDF).

4. General

The General track is for students who seek to develop their versatility as writers and scholars. With a solid foundation in grammar, style, and rhetorical theory, students can choose to customize a course of study that may include classes in Legal Writing, Entertainment Journalism, Grant Writing, or Humor Writing. 

• Major Requirements: 24 hours of major courses plus electives.
• General Education Requirements: 34 hours of general education courses.

View and download the full degree plan for the General concentration (PDF).

A few examples of courses students take in the major:

• Grant Proposal Writing: You’ll choose an Austin-area nonprofit to help with an application for grant funding. Your class will visit the foundation's library to search for funders, choose a foundation that matches the mission of your nonprofit, and write a grant proposal. Many students have successfully won funding for their cause in amounts of up to $75,000.
• Technical Writing: This course will help you communicate complex ideas clearly in any professional context. You'll conduct usability testing and learn about the principles of universal design that improve accessibility for English language learners and for users with physical and neurological differences.  You’ll leave the course with professional writing samples you can use to apply for scholarships, internships and employment opportunities.
• Career Preparation: You’ll network with alumni from across the country, curate a personal branding and e-portfolio, and learn about graduate programs and freelancing. You’ll also participate in “deep dives” with employers from different professional writing sectors. These guest speakers are in a position to hire, and they explain the history and mission of their organization, what the workplace culture is like, and what a strong application looks like. Previous speakers have included staff from National Instruments and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 

What you will learn.

Develop your ability to persuade your audience as a campaign speechwriter, an advocate for policy changes, or a marketing copywriter. Learn digital techniques and skills that will prepare you for work in newsrooms and other media outlets. Train your editor’s eye to notice mistakes and improve a piece of writing. Use your skills to make the world a better place, by writing copy for nonprofits or winning grants that let them expand their mission. Your classes are built to help you refine your craft and practice writing in real-world settings.

Skills you will gain.

Upon completing the Writing & Rhetoric program, you’ll be ready to:

• Clearly communicate complex information to a variety of audiences;
• Confidently apply your extensive knowledge of grammar and style;
• Market and pitch original ideas;
• Support statements using trustworthy sources;
• Conduct in-depth research;
• Professionally provide and accept feedback;
• Share your writing using a variety of formats;

Whether your primary field of study is in business, psychology, the arts or the sciences, a Writing and Rhetoric minor makes an excellent pairing with nearly any major. Strong writing skills are always in demand. A Writing and Rhetoric minor is especially useful in careers involving content creation, research or policy.

 Students who wish to earn a Writing and Rhetoric minor must take the following coursework, totaling 24 hours.

Required Courses

In addition to the following 24 hours of minor requirements, including at least 9 upper-level courses, students must satisfy all General Education Requirements. 

• Writing in the Digital Age: WRIT 2311 — 3 hours  
• Grammar and Style: WRIT 2320 — 3 hours
• Analyzing Rhetoric: WRIT 2325 — 3 hours
• Introduction to Professional Writing: WRIT 2313 — 3 hours  
  OR
  Introduction to Creative Writing: WRIT 2300 — 3 hours  
• Digital Media Production and Design: JOUR 3314  — 3 hours  
  OR
  The Craft of Editing 3 hrs: WRIT 3330 — 3 hours  

Select nine hours from the list below. At least six hours must be upper-division.

• Journalism I: Introduction to Writing and Reporting News: JOUR 2321 — 3 hours
• The Persuasive Writer: JOUR 3303 — 3 hoursArts and Entertainment Writing: JOUR 3304 — 3 hours
• Digital Media Production and Design: JOUR 3314 — 3 hours
• Journalism II: Producing News Online: JOUR 3322 — 3 hours
• Sports Journalism: JOUR 3324 — 3 hours
• Introduction to Creative Writing: WRIT 2300 — 3 hours
• Playwriting Workshop: WRIT 2303 — 3 hours
• Special Creative Writing Workshop: WRIT 2304 — 3 hours
• Creative Nonfiction Workshop: WRIT 2305 — 3 hours
• Poetry Workshop I: WRIT 2312 — 3 hours
• Introduction to Professional Writing: WRIT 2313 — 3 hours
• Fiction Workshop I: WRIT 2314 — 3 hours
• Topics in Writing WRIT 2399 — 3 hours
• Fiction Writing II: WRIT 3308 — 3 hours
• Stage and Screen Writing: WRIT 3309 — 3 hours
• Topics in Intermediate Creative Writing: WRIT 3310 — 3 hours
• Poetry Writing II: WRIT 3322 — 3 hours
• Legal Writing: WRIT 3326 — 3 hours
• Technical Writing: WRIT 3329 — 3 hours
• The Craft of Editing: WRIT 3330 — 3 hours
• Advertising and Publicity: WRIT 3331 — 3 hours
• Workplace Writing: WRIT 3332 — 3 hours
• Print Production: WRIT 3333 — 3 hours
• Content and Social Media Strategy: WRIT 3334 — 3 hours
• History and Theories of Rhetoric: WRIT 3336 — 3 hours
• Advanced Editing: WRIT 3337 — 3 hours
• Special Nonfiction Writing Topics: WRIT 3339 4340 — 3 hours
• Magazine Writing: WRIT 4342 — 3 hours
• Advanced Creative Writing Seminar: WRIT 4343 — 3 hours
• Career Preparation in Writing and Rhetoric: WRIT  — 2 hours
• Grant Proposal Writing: WRIT 4345 — 3 hours
• Internship in Writing and Rhetoric: WRIT 4150; 4250; 4350 — 1–3 hours
  OR
  Internship in Journalism and Digital Media JOUR 4150; 4250; 4350 — 1–3 hours
   

At St. Edward’s, our faculty are outstanding scholars, thought leaders, teachers and mentors who bring energy and enthusiasm to our vibrant learning community. They take pride in getting to know you, helping you achieve your goals and celebrating your successes.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of English webpage.

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements: The B.A. in Video Game Development requires 56 hours of major courses, which include courses in computational foundations, digital media, visual studies, and game development. 

General Education Requirements: The degree requires approximately 40 hours of general education courses which students complete over four years in addition to their major courses and electives.

• View and download the full degree plan for the Video Game Development major (PDF).

A few examples of courses students take in this major:

• Interactive Storytelling – This seminar contrasts traditional storytelling with the particular challenges of interactive narrative. Students develop an ability to craft interactive narrative and explore the range of storytelling techniques available in video games.
• Game Design Studio I – Designed as a portfolio course, this course explores gameplay in 2D space and gives the student the opportunity to expand their game design portfolio by creating interactive projects using sound game design tools and methods.
• Introduction to Game Audio – This course will give students a solid understanding of physics of audio and sound design techniques used to record and produce sound effects, ambient tracks, and dialog for video games.  

Skills You Will Gain

Upon completing the Acting program, you’ll be ready to…

• Confidently craft interactive narratives;
• Expand your game design portfolio by creating interactive projects using sound game design tools and methods;
• Understand the physics of audio;
• Adapt to new technologies and consumer needs;
• Implement sound design techniques used to record and produce sound effects, ambient tracks and dialog for video games.

At St. Edward’s, our faculty are outstanding scholars, thought leaders, teachers and mentors who bring energy and enthusiasm to our vibrant learning community. They take pride in getting to know you, helping you achieve your goals and celebrating your successes.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Visual Studies webpage.

Degree Plan

Major Requirements: 
The Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts requires  28 hours of Theater Core major courses and 25 hours of Emerging Forms Specialization courses.

General Education Requirements: 
The Theater Arts degree requires 39 hours of general education courses plus major courses and electives.

Skills You Will Gain

Upon completing the Theater Arts program, you’ll be ready to:

• Enhance your skills in writing, video-game design and digital content creation so you’re telling the story;
• Produce costumes and set pieces;
• Confidently set up professional lighting and sound;
• Build wigs, apply theatrical makeup techniques and construct scenes;
• Analyze interpersonal relationships within productions;
• Take ethical precautions for running shows.

1. Emerging Forms

Emerging Forms establishes an interdisciplinary approach to theater studies by including courses from the writing, video-game design and digital content creation, offering students a unique opportunity to become the storytellers. 

• Major Requirements: 28 hours of Theater Core major courses and 25 hours of Emerging Forms Specialization courses.
• General Education Requirements: 39 hours of general education courses plus major courses and electives.
• Electives: 28 hours of elective options

Upon completion of the freshman year, students will choose whether to continue with the Emerging Forms emphasis or, shift their focus to Theater Design/Technology or Theater Management, or audition for the BFA in Acting. View and download the full degree plan for Theater Arts with Emerging Forms Specialization (PDF).

2. Theater Design & Technology

Theater Design & Technology students will master skills to produce costumes and set pieces, as well as lighting at a professional caliber. 

• Major Requirements: 28 hours of Theater Core major courses and 37 hours of Theater Design/Technology Specialization courses.
• General Education Requirements: 39 hours of general education courses plus major courses and electives.
• Electives: 16 hours of elective options

View and download the full degree plan for Theater Arts with Design/Technology Specialization (PDF).

3. Theater & Stage Management 

The Theater & Stage Management specialization will bestow students with the leadership and communication skills necessary to be successful in this field. Students will also earn the necessary professional production credits to join the Actor’s Equity Association upon graduation.

• Major Requirements: 28 hours of Theater Core major courses and 24 hours of Theater Management Specialization courses.
• General Education Requirements: 22 hours of general education courses plus major courses and electives.
• Electives: 29 hours of electives

View and download the full degree plan for Theater Arts with Management Specialization (PDF).

At St. Edward’s, our faculty are outstanding scholars, thought leaders, teachers and mentors who bring energy and enthusiasm to our vibrant learning community. They take pride in getting to know you, helping you achieve your goals and celebrating your successes.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Performing Arts webpage.

Degree Plan

Major Requirements: 
The BA in Spanish requires 36 hours of major coursework, which includes a combination of language, linguistic, and cultural studies in Spanish. Our Majors are required to take SPAN 3330 (offered every fall), 3341 (offered every spring), 3322 and 4398. They must complete a total of 2 4000-level courses.

General Education Requirements: 
The degree requires 34 hours of general education courses that students complete over four years in addition to their major courses and electives. 

Electives:
Students complete three (3) additional hours of elective coursework from the following areas of study: cultures, communication, history, political science, religious studies, or history. 

For a complete list of required and elective courses and course descriptions for the Spanish major, view the current Undergraduate Bulletin (PDF).

Skills You Will Gain

Upon completing the Spanish program, you’ll be ready to:

• Effectively communicate with Spanish speakers from all over the world;
• Translate and apply your Spanish to careers like immigration law, bilingual psychiatry and counseling, bilingual speech therapy, education and non-profit work;
• Provide a comforting and accepting space for Spanish-speakers.

Minor Requirements

Students will complete 18 hours of Spanish courses. SPAN 3330 and SPAN 3341 are required of all minors. Nonnative speakers will usually start the minor with SPAN 2312 and complete the 18 hours with subsequent courses. Native speakers and bilinguals seeking a minor in Spanish will normally begin with higher-level courses and complete the hours required with the two core courses plus electives. 

In addition to the following 18 hours of minor requirements, students must satisfy all General Requirements for a Minor (page 50) to be eligible to complete this minor.

Required Spanish Language Courses: 6 hours

• Spanish Grammar in Context – SPAN 3330  (3 hours)
• Effective Written Communication – SPAN 3341  (3 hours)

Intermediate Spanish Language Courses: 0–9 hours
Students who place out of 15 hours of Spanish may not take intermediate courses, except for SPAN 2351. However, they are usually necessary as foundational courses for nonnative speakers and English-dominant bilinguals who need to refine their skills before entering the 3000-level. Up to nine hours of the intermediate courses listed below can be used as electives to fulfill the requirements for the major or minor.

• Spanish IV (Intermediate) – SPAN 2312  (3 hours)
• Topics in Modern Latin America and Spain – SPAN 2325  (3 hours)
• Practical Spanish Conversation – SPAN 2326  (3 hours)
• Topics in Hispanic Studies – SPAN 2351  (3 hours)

For a complete list of required elective courses and course descriptions for the Spanish minor, view the current Undergraduate Bulletin (PDF).

At St. Edward’s, our faculty are outstanding scholars, thought leaders, teachers and mentors who bring energy and enthusiasm to our vibrant learning community. They take pride in getting to know you, helping you achieve your goals and celebrating your successes.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Languages, Literature and Cultures webpage.

Degree Plan

Major Requirements: 
The Bachelor of Arts in Religious and Theological Studies requires 30 hours of major courses. The curriculum introduces students to key facets of the study of religion and theology and our signature courses emphasize clarifying one’s values, experiential learning, and career readiness.

A few examples of courses students in this major take:             

• Global Religions – Understand how religion impacts beliefs and cultural practices by studying the religions of those right here in Austin and around the globe.
• History of Christian Theology – From the end of the first century to the fifth century, study the development of Christian Theology and dive into the controversies over the nature of God, the divinity of Christ and the structure of the Church and its teachings.  

Skills You Will Gain

Upon completing the Religious and Theological Studies program, you’ll be ready to:

• Conduct thorough research
• Critically think and interpret complex texts
• Construct a reasoned argument
• Understand different perspectives
   

At St. Edward’s, our faculty are outstanding scholars, thought leaders, teachers and mentors who bring energy and enthusiasm to our vibrant learning community. They take pride in getting to know you, helping you achieve your goals and celebrating your successes.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Religious and Theological Studies webpage.