Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
The Bachelor of Arts degree in English affords students a vibrant study of literature in an intimate setting. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of the traditions of American, British, and World literature, as they understand the richness of our literary and cultural heritages. As students grow as readers, they learn to position those literary traditions in relation to the values of today's global society. Students augment their studies by taking a minor in an additional discipline.
Both Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence and Early Adolescence/Adolescence teaching certification may be attained at the major level. Students desiring careers as educators are professionally prepared through course work in curriculum, teaching methodology, and professional issues.
English Core Courses (12 Credits)
- ENG 103 Principles of Literary Studies3
- One 200-Level American Literature Course3
- One 200-Level British Literature Course3
- ENG 403 Shakespeare3
One of the following Areas of Emphasis
(24 credits)
Literature Emphasis
- ENG 200 World Literature3
- ENG 316 Women's Literature OR ENG 317 Literature of the Other3
- ENG 407 Literary Criticism3
- Two English Electives of any level6
- One 300 or 400-Level English Elective3
- Two 400-Level English Electives6
Writing Emphasis
- ENG 220 Creative Writing3
- ENG 320 Fiction Writing3
- ENG 321 Poetry Writing3
- Two Writing Electives of any level6
- Three English Electives of any level9
Teaching Emphasis*
- ENG 200 World Literature3
- ENG 308 Adolescent Literature3
- ENG 404 History and Structure of the English Language3
- ENG 407 Literary Criticism3
- Two English electives of any level6
- One 300 or 400-level English elective3
- One 400-level English elective3
* Those interested in teaching English must also meet the requirements of the Education Department, including ENG 443.
- Total Program Credits 36
- Liberal Arts Core 45-50
