English (B.A.)

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Students may elect to earn a BA in the department through a course of study based on one of the following three tracks: literature, literature and creative writing, or literature with teaching licensure. For all three tracks, students must take at least 6 credit hours of pre-1800 literature other than Shakespeare, 6 credit hours of post-1800 literature, 3 credit hours of a literature related to diversity in the U.S. or the world, and a capstone seminar. Students also must achieve a C or better in all courses taken for major or minor credit.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Literature Track (39 credit hours)

At least 12 of the 18 credit hours in courses numbered ENGL 315 and above must be literature courses

ENGL 310 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 698 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3 (Taken after the completion of 21 credits of English beyond ENGL 310.)

Select one Shakespeare course (3 credit hours)

Literature and Creative Writing Track (39 credit hours)

ENGL 310 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 698 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3 (Taken after the completion of 21 credits of English beyond ENGL 310.)
One literature or language course numbered 315-599 Credits: 3 (Select from the list above)
Two literature courses numbered 600 and above Credits: 6 (Select from the list above)

Select one Shakespeare course (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following language courses (3 credit hours)

ENGL 430 - The Structure of English Credits: 3
ENGL 476 - American English Credits: 3
ENGL 490 - Development of the English Language Credits: 3

Select any two of the following Survey courses (6 credit hours)

ENGL 361 - British Survey I Credits: 3
ENGL 362 - British Survey II Credits: 3
ENGL 381 - American Survey I Credits: 3
ENGL 382 - American Survey II Credits: 3

Select any two of the following introductory creative writing courses (6 credit hours)

ENGL 461 - Introduction to Fiction Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 463 - Introduction to Poetry Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 465 - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3

Select any two of the following Advanced Creative Writing courses (6 credit hours)

ENGL 604 - Expository Writing Workshop Credits: 3
ENGL 661 - Advanced Creative Writing: Prose Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 663 - Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 665 - Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction Credits: 3
ENGL 761 - Creative Writing Workshop: Short Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 763 - Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 765 - Creative Writing Workshop: Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3
ENGL 771 - Creative Writing Workshop: Novel/Novella Credits: 3

Total credit hours required for graduation: (120)

Literature with Teacher Licensure Track (39 credit hours)

Students desiring to teach English in high school or overseas should be aware that the BA in English alone will not qualify them to receive licensure. However, the BA in English (Teacher Licensure Track) in conjunction with the BS in Secondary Education will qualify them to earn licensure. Alternately, student may obtain only the BS in Secondary Education (specializing in English-EDENG) to earn licensure. English majors desiring licensure should consult with their advisors about the best method of completing their degree. For specific certification requirements in Secondary Education, see the College of Education.

Required courses

ENGL 310 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 350 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 400 - Advanced Expository Writing for Prospective Teachers Credits: 3
ENGL 435 - Linguistics for Teachers of English Credits: 3
ENGL 545 - Literature for Adolescents Credits: 3
ENGL 580 - Selected World Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 698 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 3 (Taken after the completion of 21 credits of English beyond ENGL 310.)

Select any three of the following Survey courses

ENGL 361 - British Survey I Credits: 3
ENGL 362 - British Survey II Credits: 3
ENGL 381 - American Survey I Credits: 3
ENGL 382 - American Survey II Credits: 3

Elective Courses

One English elective course numbered ENGL 320-599 Credits: 3 (Select from the list above)
One English Literature elective course numbered ENGL 600-799 Credits: 3 (Select from the list above)
One English Composition elective course Credits: 3

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English (B.A.)

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Literature Track (39 credit hours)

Select one Shakespeare course (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following language courses (3 credit hours)

Select any three of the following Survey courses (9 credit hours)

Select three of the following English courses numbered 315-599 (9 credit hours)

Select three of the following English courses numbered 600-799 (9 credit hours)

Literature and Creative Writing Track (39 credit hours)

Select one Shakespeare course (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following language courses (3 credit hours)

Select any two of the following Survey courses (6 credit hours)

Select any two of the following introductory creative writing courses (6 credit hours)

Select any two of the following Advanced Creative Writing courses (6 credit hours)

Total credit hours required for graduation: (120)

Literature with Teacher Licensure Track (39 credit hours)

Required courses

Select any three of the following Survey courses

Elective Courses