Apr 29, 2024  
School of Undergraduate Studies 2022-2023 
    
School of Undergraduate Studies 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English Language and Literature (B.A.)


Requirements


Students with a major or minor in English must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework in the major or minor.

Historical Courses


8 credits required.  Either ENG214 or ENG215 can count toward the Historical Courses requirement, but not both.

Literary Studies Courses


4 credits are required from each of the following categories.

Literature before 1800


ORV 330 may count towards Literature before 1800 (preferred) or Representational Ethics, but not both.

American Literature after 1800


ENG 347 may count towards American Literature after 1800 or Representational Ethics, but not both.

Representational Ethics


ENG 347 may count towards American Literature after 1800 or Representational Ethics, but not both.
ORV 330 
may count towards Literature before 1800 (preferred) or Representational Ethics, but not both.

Writing and Rhetoric Courses


8 credits required.
  Only one of  COM 217 or  COM 317 can count toward the Writing and Rhetoric requirements and/or the Creative Writing Concentration.
  ENG 419 can count towards Writing and Rhetoric or the Senior Capstone, but not both.

Vocation/Internship Courses


2 credits required. Double majors with early childhood and elementary education may apply their practicum experience to the requirement.

Senior Capstone Courses


4 credits required. ENG 419 can count towards Writing and Rhetoric or the Senior Capstone, but not both.

Concentrations


Students majoring in English may also elect to complete one of the concentrations below; more than one concentration in the major is not allowed. Up to 8 credits from a concentration may also fulfill major requirements.

   

   

Education Licensure - English


Students interested in teaching English should consult the program chairs of English and education for specific course requirements.