English Major

CIP Code

23.0101

The English major requires the completion of 39 credits which includes a required major core of 21 credits (7 courses) plus 18 credits of English major course electives. 12 credits (4 courses) of these 18 credits must be literature elective courses.

Requirments for the English Major

Required Courses

ENG 210	Literacy Research and Writing	3
ENG 215	Major British Authors Pre-18th Century	3
ENG 221	The British Tradition I	3
ENG 222	The British Tradition II	3
ENG 238	American Literary Experiences	3
ENG 361	Literary Theory	3
ENG 390	Capstone	3

Elective Courses

Students must take six courses (18 credits) in English major electives. Four courses (12 credits) of these six courses must be literature electives.

Policy Statement Regarding the English Major 

Students will take ENG 210, ENG 221, ENG 222, and ENG 238 in their sophomore year.

Students will take ENG 215 and ENG 361 as well as English major electives in their junior year.

Students will take ENG 390 Capstone as well as English major electives in their senior year.

All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.

English majors are required to complete six credits in a foreign language.