English: Bachelor of Arts

The English program provides students with courses of study that will develop both academic and creative writing, an understanding of language, and a critical engagement with literature. To achieve these objectives, English majors are expected to develop and refine their writing abilities and critical understanding of language and literature through extensive reading and discussion.

All students who desire to major in English will be required to complete 28 upper division credit hours of English courses approved by the department chair, and demonstrate satisfactorily their possession of the basic skills of literary criticism through completion of ENG 225. After being accepted as English majors the students will, in consultation with their advisers, decide upon a program of studies best suited to their needs and interests, whether in preparation for teaching, advanced study, professional writing, or other vocations in which their liberal education may prove an asset. In their senior year, all English majors write a senior thesis as a capstone experience.

University Core Requirements -- 39 hours

College Requirements, B.A. -- 21 hours

One of the following courses:

Two courses chosen from the above list or below:

General Electives - 20
Total Credit Hours - 120