ENGLISH DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Bachelor of Arts in English curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills through its advanced grammar, British, American, and World literature, and humanities course requirements. The program is designed to provide students with flexibility in selecting electives that correspond to their career aspirations.
English students have the option of concentrating in Children’s & Young Adult Literature (ENYA), Creative Writing (ENCW), Film Studies (ENFS), Literary Studies (ENLS), or Writing and Rhetoric (ENWR).
MAJORS
Children’s & Young Adult Literature (ENYA) – 18 hours required
The ENYA major is designed for students who want to explore the history of children’s and young adult literature through various genres–classic novel, historical fiction, realistic fiction, picture books, and folk and fairy tales, in order to engage with and teach children and adolescents to read, analyze, and appreciate these works of literature. For more information contact Ali Cortez – Children’s & Young Adult Literature Advisor.
ENGL 212 or 213, (3) | ENGL 318, 319, and 406 (9) | 6 hours from ENGL 318*, 319*, 325**, 326, 340**, 430**, 440**, or 476** (6) |
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Creative Writing Concentration (ENCW) – 18 hours required
The ENCW major is designed for students who want to discover and develop their creative writings. Courses focus on fiction writing and poetic styles while helping students prepare their work for publication. For more information contact Ashley Goedker – Creative Writing Advisor.
ENGL 266 (3) | ENGL 311 (3) | ENGL 430 (The Writer’s Workshop) (3) |
ENGL 265 (3) (Introduction to Creative Writing) | ENGL 312 (3) | ENGL 361, 463, or an additional 3 hrs. of ENGL 430 (The Writer’s Workshop) (3) |
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Film Studies Concentration (ENFS) – 18 hours required.
The Film Studies Concentration Courses have an 18 hour requirement to be chosen from the following courses. For more information contact Dr. Todd Kennedy – Film Studies Advisor.
ENGL 240 (3) | ENGL 440* (3) |
ENGL 340* (3) | ENGL 441* (3) |
ENGL 341* (3) |
*These courses may be repeated for up to six (6) credit hours when content differs.
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Literary Studies Concentration (ENLS) – 18 hours required.
The ENLS is the “classic” English major. Courses are offered in American, British, and World literature. Students must take at least one course from each of the following four columns. At least 12 of the 18 hours must be at the 300-level or above. ENGL 315, 316, 321, and 322 are required courses for all English majors and do not count toward the Literary Studies Concentration. For more information contact Dr. Alex Fabrizo or Dr. Scott Banville – Literary Studies Advisors.
- One course from the following: ENGL 307, 451, 471 or 482
- Six hours of literature electives at 200-level
- Nine hours of literature electives at 300-400 level
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Writing and Rhetoric Concentration (ENWR) – 18 hours required.
The ENWR major (previously the Technical Writing concentration) helps students prepare for the fastest growing sector of English studies–Rhetoric and Composition studies. Courses are offered in the History of Rhetoric, Current Trends in Rhetoric and Composition, and the Teaching of Writing. These courses provide students with workforce training and prepares them for graduate study in English. For more information contact Dr. Erick Piller – Writing and Rhetoric Advisor.
3 Hours Required from any of the following: | 15 Hours Required from any of the following: |
ENGL 264 (3) | ENGL 365 (3) |
ENGL 310 (3) | ENGL 432 (3) |
ENGL 468 (3) | ENGL 465 (3) |
ENGL 493 (3) | ENGL 467 (3) |
ENGL 469 (3) | |
ENGL 491 (3) | |
ENGL 496 (3) | |
ENGL 497 (3) | |
ENGL 498 (3) |
MINORS
Children’s & Young Adult Literature (ENYA) – 18 hours required
The ENYA major is designed for students who want to explore the history of children’s and young adult literature through various genres–classic novel, historical fiction, realistic fiction, picture books, and folk and fairy tales, in order to engage with and teach children and adolescents to read, analyze, and appreciate these works of literature. For more information contact Ali Cortez – Children’s & Young Adult Literature Advisor.
ENGL 212 or 213, (3) | ENGL 318, 319, and 406 (9) | 6 hours from ENGL 318*, 319*, 325**, 326, 340**, 430**, 440**, or 476** (6) |
Creative Writing Minor
Minimum grade of “C” in all courses in English. For more information contact Ashley Goedker – Creative Writing Advisor.
REQUIRED | Six (6) Hours Required from any of the following: | Six (6) Hours Required from any 300 level or above English literature or film electives |
ENGL 265 (3) | ENGL 309 (3) | |
ENGL 430 (3) | ENGL 311 (3) | |
ENGL 312 |
English Minor
Minimum grade of “C” in all courses in English. For more information contact Dr. Michele Theriot – Undergraduate Advising Department Coordinator.
REQUIRED – Nine Hours (9) | Nine (9) Hours Required from any 300 level or above English electives |
ENGL 220 (3) | |
*ENGL 315 (3) and ENGL 316 (3) | |
*ENGL 321 (3) and ENGL 322 (3) |
*Choice made be made from any combination of those starred classes listed to complete this requirement.
Film Studies Minor
Minimum grade of “C” in all courses in English. For more information contact Dr. Todd Kennedy – Film Studies Advisor.
REQUIRED |
*ENGL 240 (3) |
ENGL 340 (3) |
ENGL 341 (3) |
ENGL 440 (3) |
ENGL 441 (3) |
*ENGL 240 is only to be taken once, all other course offerings may be taken twice when topic changes.
French Minor
Minimum grade of “C” in all courses in French. For more information contact Dr. Robin White – French Advisor.
REQUIRED | Six (6) Hours Required from any 300 level or above French electives |
FREN 101 (3) | |
FREN 102 (3) | |
FREN 201 (3) | |
FREN 202 (3) |
Literary Studies Minor
Minimum grade of “C” in all courses in English. For more information contact Ms. Elka Staley – Literary Studies Advisor.
REQUIRED | Nine (9) Hours Required from any English literature electives. Of these nine hours, six (6) hours must be from 300 level literature courses or above |
ENGL 220 (3) | |
*ENGL 315 (3) and ENGL 316 (3) | |
*ENGL 321 (3) and ENGL 322 (3) |
Professional Writing Minor
Minimum grade of “C” in all courses in English. For more information contact Dr. Erick Piller.
REQUIRED | Three (3) Hours Required from any of the following: | Twelve (12) Hours Required from any of the following: |
ENGL 220 (3) | ENGL 264 (3) | ENGL 365 (3) |
ENGL 266 (3) | ENGL 432 (3) | |
ENGL 310 (3) | ENGL 465 (3) | |
ENGL 468 (3) | ENGL 467 (3) | |
ENGL 493 (3) | ENGL 496 (3) | |
ENGL 497 (3) | ||
ENGL 498 (3) |
Spanish Minor
Minimum grade of “C” in all courses in Spanish. For more information contact Dr. Bryant Smith – Foreign Languages Advisor.
REQUIRED | Six (6) Hours Required from any 300 level or above Spanish electives |
SPAN 101 (3) | |
SPAN 102 (3) | |
SPAN 201 (3) | |
SPAN 202 (3) |