Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English
(120 credit hours)
The English major requires a total of 36 credit hours, of which 30-33 must be advanced.
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
|
English 1301, 1302 or 2311 |
6 |
|
English 2321, 2322, 2323, 2326, 2329, 2331, 2341 |
3 |
| English 3317, 3318, 3319 | 3 |
| English 3301, 3309, 3311, 3312, 3313, 3315 | 6 |
| English 3330 | 3 |
| English 3351, 3353, 3355, 3356 | 3 |
| English 4385 | 3 |
|
English elective (12 hours must be advanced) |
15 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
|
General Studies 1181 |
1 |
|
Humanities: |
3 |
|
Modern Language 1301, 1302, 2311, 2312 in a single modern language |
12 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Curriculum. Students should be aware that some majors specify particular courses to meet core-curriculum requirements when options are available. | 42 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
|
Minor (6 hours must be advanced) |
18 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Electives | 8-14 |
*Students may choose a specialization area in creative writing or technical and business writing.
Specialization Areas
Creative Writing
Students majoring in English with a specialization in creative writing must complete all the requirements of the English B.A. (including advanced hours requirements), plus the requirements below:
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| English 3355, 3356 | 6 |
| English 4376, 4377 | 3 |
Technical and Business Writing
Students majoring in English with a specialization in technical and business writing must complete all the requirements of the English B.A. (including advanced hours requirements), plus the requirements below:
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| English 3351 | 3 |
| English 3352, 3353, 3354, 4360, 4365, 4367, 4373 | 9 |
Course Descriptions
Check out the English courses available in our program.