Degrees and Programs

An English degree is earned through demonstrating proficiency in two components: literature and writing.

Literature Along with the traditional genres and periods, students explore new directions in literary studies such as science fiction and the works of West Indian, Canadian, and ethnic American writers.

Writing Students are prepared for the professional world through business and technical writing courses; they pursue writing as an expressive medium in courses such as expository writing workshops and creative writing.

Requirements

English Major
39 credits; ENGL 201, 202, 210, 211, 219, 401, plus 21 elective English credits. Twelve elective credits must be 300 level.

English Secondary Education Major
33 credits, ENGL 201, 202, 210, 211, 219, 313, 316, plus 12 elective credits: six credits must be 300 level. Education courses required for licensure to teach secondary English are found in the Education Department listings.

English Minor
18 credits; two courses from the following: ENGL 201, 202, 210, 211, and 12 elective credits. Six credits must be 300- level. One course must be writing intensive in English or a writing course.

English Secondary Education Minor
24 credits; ENGL 201, 202, 210, 211, 219, 313, 316, plus one elective course. Requirements for state licensure in English are available from the Education department.

Writing Major
37 credits including ENGL 101, 399; Portfolio Submission achieved in one of the following : ENGL 350, 400, 415, or 418; Choose at least 6 credits of Flexible Required Choices from: ENGL 216, 218, 315, 316 or 317; Choose at least 6 credits of literature from: ENGL 120, 201,202, 210, 211, 220, 221, 222, 223, 240, 242, 243, 244, 246, 302, 303,304, 306, 307, 309, 310, 341, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 360 or 370; Choose at least 18 credits of writing electives from: ENGL 199, 219, 313, 319, 320, 321, 326, 327 or 335. (Students may take any remaining courses from above "Flexible Required "(216, 218, 315, 316, 317) or "Portfolio Submission" (350, 400, 415, 418) categories, or any combination of the following courses to be used as writing electives.)

Writing Minor
18 credits from: ENGL 216, 218, 315, 316, 317, 319, 320, 321, 400 or COMM 331.