English, B.A./B.S.

Curriculum 0317/0318

In the English B.A/B.S., students will read a diverse array of writers, past and present, and learn how to communicate effectively and creatively. Students choose from three concentrations: Literature, Creative Writing, and English Language Arts. It prepares students for careers in teaching English at the secondary and post-secondary levels, writing, editing and publishing. It provides a solid foundation for any career that requires reading and writing skills. For more information contact the English Department. For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map.

Major Departmental Requirements 36-42 Credits

Core Requirements: (24 cr.)

ENG 194 - Literature Through Time (3 cr.)
Two upper-level (300 or 400 level) literature courses
Two ENG courses: at least one of which must be at the upper level (300-400 level)
ENG 487 - Senior Assessment (0 cr.)

Multiethnic Literature

Select one course from the following:

Writing Elective

Select one course from the following:

Advanced Writing Requirement

Select one course from the following:

Concentration: (12-18 cr.)

Select one of the following concentrations:

Literature Concentration

Earlier Period

Select two courses from the following:

Later Period

Select two courses from the following:

Creative Writing Concentration

Writing Workshop

Select two courses from the following:

English Language Arts Concentration

Writing Workshop Elective

Select one course from the following:

Applied Writing

Select one course from the following:

Young Adult Literature

Select one course from the following:

Literature

Select one upper level American literature or British literature course.

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements , including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum , elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.