B.A. in English
Degree Requirements
The B.A. in English requires 120 course credits, including:
College Core Requirements | 46 credits* | |
English Major | 36 credits | |
Major Courses | 21 credits | |
ENGL 303 Shakespeare | (3 credits) | |
ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I | (3 credits) | |
ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II | (3 credits) | |
ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation | (3 credits) | |
ENGL 334 American Literature I | (3 credits) | |
ENGL 335 American Literature II | (3 credits) | |
ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar | (3 credits) | |
Context courses with emphasis on writing and speaking | 12 credits | |
Upper-Level Elective in English (ENGL375/475 Internship is recommended) |
3 credits | |
Open Electives | 38 credits | |
TOTAL | 120 credits |
*Three core credits in the Humanities may be satisfied with Major requirements.
Sample Program
B.A. in English (121 credits)
Year 1
FYE 101 The First-Year Experience | 1 credit |
ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) | 3 credits |
ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) | 3 credits |
Freshman Seminar | 3 credits |
Modern Language and Literature Core | 6 credits |
Core Courses | 9 credits |
Open Elective | 3 credits |
TOTAL | 28 credits |
Year 2
Core Courses | 12 credits |
ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I | 3 credits |
ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II | 3 credits |
ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation | 3 credits |
ENGL 334 American Literature I | 3 credits |
ENGL XXX Context Course | 3 credits |
Open Elective | 6 credits |
TOTAL | 33 credits |
Year 3
Core Courses | 6 credits |
ENGL 335 American Literature II | 3 credits |
ENGL XXX Context course | 3 credits |
ENGL XXX Context course | 3 credits |
ENGL 375/475 Internship | 3 credits |
Open Electives | 12 credits |
TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 4
Core Course | 3 credits |
ENGL 303 Shakespeare | 3 credits |
ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar | 3 credits |
ENGL XXX Context Course | 3 credits |
Upper-level elective in English | 3 credits |
Open Electives | 14 credits |
TOTAL | 29 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation – 120