2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Department of English

 

Dr. Charles P. Nelson, Chairperson

Contact Number: 908-737-0370

Location: CAS-301

Email: cnelson@kean.edu

Degrees Offered:

  • English, B.A.: Standard (Literature) Option

  • English, B.A.: Dual Certification/Teacher of Students with Disabilities Option, K-12 

  • English, B.A.: English in Global Settings Option

  • English, B.A.: Teacher Certification Option, K-12 English

  • English, B.A.: Writing Option

Content Area Options:

  • English Writing

  • English Literature

The English major offers study in writing, linguistics, and literature (including foreign literature in English translation). It also includes opportunities for internships in publishing, professional writing, and journalism. The major is designed to provide a basis for a number of career paths: for graduate study in English, law, or journalism; for secondary school teaching; and for communications-oriented careers in business, the arts, and the community.

The English minor allows students to design their own English programs in order to complement their primary majors or interests. 

NOTE: College Composition (any version or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all ENG 2000, 3000, and 4000 level courses. ENG 2403, World Literature, is a prerequisite for all 2000, 3000, and 4000 level Literature courses. ENG 1030 and ENG 2403 cannot be used for the minor in English.

For more information about College of Liberal Arts programs, please see:

http://www.kean.edu/academics/college-liberal-arts