English Major
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 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
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.