BA in English

Degree Requirements

The BA in English requires 120 course credits, including:

Undergraduate College Core Requirements		46 credits*
English Major		36 credits
Major Courses	21 credits
ENGL 303 Shakespeare	(3 credits)
ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I	(3 credits)
ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II	(3 credits)
ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation	(3 credits)
ENGL 334 American Literature I	(3 credits)
ENGL 335 American Literature II	(3 credits)
ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar	(3 credits)
Context courses with emphasis on writing and speaking	12 credits
Upper-Level Elective in English (ENGL375/475 Internship is recommended)	3 credits
Open Electives		38 credits
TOTAL		120 credits

^{*Three core credits in the humanities may be satisfied with major requirements.}

Sample Program

BA in English (121 credits)

Year 1

FYE 101 First Year Experience	1 credit
ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (Fall)	3 credits
ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (Spring)	3 credits
Freshman Seminar	3 credits
Modern Language and Literature Core	6 credits
Core Courses	9 credits
Open Electives	3 credits
TOTAL	28 credits

Year 2

Core Courses	12 credits
ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I	3 credits
ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II	3 credits
ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation	3 credits
ENGL 334 American Literature I	3 credits
ENGL XXX Context Course	3 credits
Open Electives	6 credits
TOTAL	33 credits

Year 3

Core Courses	6 credits
ENGL 335 American Literature II	3 credits
ENGL XXX Context Course	3 credits
ENGL XXX Context Course	3 credits
ENGL 375/475 Internship	3 credits
Open Electives	12 credits
TOTAL	30 credits

Year 4

Core Course	3 credits
ENGL 303 Shakespeare	3 credits
ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar	3 credits
ENGL XXX Context Course	3 credits
Upper-level elective in English	3 credits
Open Electives	14 credits
TOTAL	29 credits

Total Credits for Graduation – 120