Students pursuing an English major must select one of three tracks: Literary Studies, English Education, or Writing Emphasis. The requirements for each version of the English major are outlined below. Students must earn a grade of C or better in any course counting toward the English major.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in English - Literary Studies Emphasis
TRACK ONE - Literary Studies
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN ENGLISH – 42 semester hours as follows:
The following two courses are required:
Four of the following are required:
- ENGL 331 English Literature through 1660
- ENGL 332 English Literature 1660-1830
- ENGL 333 English Literature since 1830
- ENGL 334 American Literature through 1865
- ENGL 335 American Literature since 1865
Three of the following are required:
- ENGL 431 Studies in British Literature
- ENGL 432 Studies in Modern Literature
- ENGL 433 Women in Literature
- ENGL 437 Studies in British and American Authors
Three electives of additional 300- or 400-level courses in writing or literature.
Two courses in either Spanish or French language are required.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in English - English Education
TRACK TWO - English Education
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN ENGLISH FOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATION – 42 semester hours as follows:
Three courses are required:
Four of the following are required:
- ENGL 331 English Literature through 1660
- ENGL 332 English Literature 1660-1830
- ENGL 333 English Literature since 1830
- ENGL 334 American Literature through 1865
- ENGL 335 American Literature since 1865
Three of the following are required:
- ENGL 431 Studies in British Literature
- ENGL 432 Studies in Modern Literature
- ENGL 433 Women in Literature
- ENGL 437 Studies in British and American Authors
Two electives of 300- or 400-level courses in writing or literature
Two courses in either Spanish or French language are required.
Besides these requirements for the major, these additional courses are required for teacher certification in English:
Three courses are required in related fields:
- COMM 230 Intro. to Public Speaking
- THTR 130 Introduction to Theatre
- ENGL 337 Literature of Adolescence OR EDUC 338 P-5 Reading & Language Arts II
In addition, 42 hours in professional education courses are also required as defined by the Education Department.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in English - Creative Writing Emphasis
TRACK THREE - Creative Writing Emphasis
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FOR THE MAJOR IN ENGLISH WITH CREATIVE WRITING EMPHASIS – 42 semester hours as follows:
Three courses are required:
- ENGL 430 Literary Criticism
- ENGL 239 Introduction to Creative Writing
- ENGL 439 Descriptive Linguistics
Three courses are required:
- ENGL 339 Studies in Creative Nonfiction
- ENGL 340 Studies in Creative Writing: Fiction
- ENGL 341 Studies in Creative Writing: Poetry
Four of the following are required:
- ENGL 331 English Literature through 1660
- ENGL 332 English Literature 1660-1830
- ENGL 333 English Literature since 1830
- ENGL 334 American Literature through 1865
- ENGL 335 American Literature since 1865
One of the following is required:
- ENGL 431 Studies in British Literature
- ENGL 432 Studies in Modern Literature
- ENGL 433 Women in Literature
- ENGL 437 Studies in British and American Authors
One of the following is required:
One additional 300- or 400-level course in writing (ENGL 438, 440, 441, or a JOUR or COMM course) One additional 300- or 400-level course in literature
Two courses in either Spanish or French are required.
Bachelor of Arts in English
Completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree plus a world language through the
intermediate level.
Minor in English - Literary Studies
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENGLISH MINOR IN LITERARY STUDIES – 24 hours of English as follows:
Three courses are required :
- ENGL 334 American Literature through 1865
- ENGL 335 American Literature since 1865
- ENGL 439 Descriptive Linguistics
Two of the following are required:
- ENGL 331 English Literature through 1660
- ENGL 332 English Literature 1660-1830
- ENGL 333 English Literature since 1830
One of the following literature courses is required:
- ENGL 431 Studies in British Literature
- ENGL 432 Studies in Modern Literature
- ENGL 433 Women in Literature
- ENGL 437 Studies in British and American Authors
Two electives in writing or literature
Minor in English - Creative Writing
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENGLISH MINOR WITH CREATIVE WRITING EMPHASIS – 24 hours of English as follows:
Three courses are required:
- ENGL 239 Introduction to Creative Writing
- ENGL 438 Advanced Writing
- ENGL 439 Descriptive Linguistics
One of the following is required:
- ENGL 339 Studies in Creative Writing: Nonfiction
- ENGL 340 Studies in Creative Writing: Fiction
- ENGL 341 Studies in Creative Writing: Poetry
Two of the following are required:
- ENGL 331 English Literature through 1660
- ENGL 332 English Literature 1660-1830
- ENGL 333 English Literature since 1830
One of the following is required:
One of the following is required:
- One elective of a 300- or 400-level course in writing or literature