First-Year Composition
ENGLISH 1130 and ENGLISH 1230 are prerequisites for most English courses. English majors must complete the first-year composition sequence or earn transfer credit for equivalent courses taken elsewhere BEFORE taking any English course at the 2000-level or above. A grade of 'C-' or better is required.
World Languages Requirement
All English majors must earn a “D” or better in the required world languages courses. Additional information about required courses are in the emphasis areas below. Students already fluent in a second language or for whom English is a second or other language are exempt from this requirement.
Prerequisites and Other Requirements
All literature courses, except ENGLISH 3930 and ENGLISH 3990, count as humanities credit towards the general education requirements. All courses numbered 2000 or above have ENGLISH 1230 as a prerequisite.
Literature, Media, and Culture Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1 | 18 | |
Choose one course from each of the six categories below. Courses listed in multiple categories may only count for one category. | ||
| Category 1: Literature Before 1800 | ||
| Medieval and Renaissance Literature | ||
| Early American Literature | ||
| Ancient World Literature | ||
| 18th Century British Literature | ||
| Classical Mythology | ||
| Shakespeare on Page, Stage, and Screen | ||
| Category 2: Literature After 1800 | ||
| Intro to Multi-Ethnic American Literature | ||
| Victorian and 20th Century British Literature | ||
| Contemporary Literature | ||
| Modern American Literature | ||
| Modern World Literature | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| Topics in US Minority Ethnic Literature | ||
| Category 3: Theoretical and Cultural Approaches | ||
| Literature and Science | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in Film | ||
| Gender in Film | ||
| International Cinema | ||
| Survey of Women Writers | ||
| Literature of Nature | ||
| Intro to Multi-Ethnic American Literature | ||
| LGBTQ+ Literature for Young Adults | ||
| LGBTQ+ Literature | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| Topics in US Minority Ethnic Literature | ||
| Studies In World Literature | ||
| Philosophy of Gender and Sexuality | ||
| Category 4: Media and Popular Culture | ||
| Comics and Graphic Novels | ||
| Horror | ||
| The Romance Novel | ||
| Young Adult Literature | ||
| Crime and American Detective Fiction | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Topics in Popular Culture | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in Film | ||
| Gender in Film | ||
| International Cinema | ||
| Science Fiction and/or Fantasy Literature | ||
| Film and Literature | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media | ||
| Category 5: Language and Writing | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Poetry Writing | ||
| Fiction Writing | ||
| Creative Nonfiction Writing | ||
| Sociolinguistics | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Advanced Topics in Writing Studies | ||
| History and Theory of Rhetoric | ||
| Category 6: Professional Development 2 | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Writing for Science and Research | ||
| Designing for Usability | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Writing, Editing, and Publishing in Multiple Media | ||
| Literary Magazine Production | ||
| Advanced Creative Writing and Publishing | ||
| Digital Media Technologies | ||
| Electives | 15 | |
Choose any additional English courses outside of ENGLISH 1040, ENGLISH 1130, and ENGLISH 1230. At least 12 of these credits must come from the lists for categories 1-4. Students may count one literature course in another language as an elective. | ||
| Capstone Requirement | 3 | |
| Writing/Editing Internship | ||
or ENGLISH 4950 | Individual Research in English | |
| World Languages Requirement | ||
| Students pursuing a B.S. degree must complete a World Language through the 2nd semester or high school equivalent, as required for the B.A. degree. | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 1
In addition to the capstone, at least 9 credits must be from the 3000-level or above. You must receive a C- or better in all courses for the major.
- 2
In special circumstances and in consultation with the Department Chair and/or academic advisor, students may select a course outside the English program that helps them build specific career-oriented skills to fulfill this requirement. Prior permission is required.
English Education Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits required for graduation (non-duplicated credits) | 120 and up | |
| General Education | 43-53 | |
| English Major, B.S. with English Education Emphasis | 36 | |
| Professional Education | 43-46 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1 | 15 | |
| Young Adult Literature | ||
or ENGLISH 3110 | LGBTQ+ Literature for Young Adults | |
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Teaching of Composition | ||
| Teaching of Literature | ||
| Shakespeare on Page, Stage, and Screen | ||
| Additional Requirements | 15 | |
Choose one course in each of the five categories below. Courses listed in multiple categories may only count for one. | ||
| Category 1: Literature Before 1800 | ||
| Medieval and Renaissance Literature | ||
| Early American Literature | ||
| Ancient World Literature | ||
| 18th Century British Literature | ||
| Classical Mythology | ||
| Category 2: Literature After 1800 | ||
| Intro to Multi-Ethnic American Literature | ||
| Victorian and 20th Century British Literature | ||
| Contemporary Literature | ||
| Modern American Literature | ||
| Modern World Literature | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| Topics in US Minority Ethnic Literature | ||
| Category 3: Theoretical and Cultural Approaches | ||
| Literature and Science | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in Film | ||
| Gender in Film | ||
| International Cinema | ||
| Survey of Women Writers | ||
| Literature of Nature | ||
| Intro to Multi-Ethnic American Literature | ||
| LGBTQ+ Literature for Young Adults | ||
| LGBTQ+ Literature | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| Topics in US Minority Ethnic Literature | ||
| Studies In World Literature | ||
| Philosophy of Gender and Sexuality | ||
| Category 4: Media and Popular Culture | ||
| Comics and Graphic Novels | ||
| Horror | ||
| The Romance Novel | ||
| Young Adult Literature | ||
| Crime and American Detective Fiction | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Topics in Popular Culture | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in Film | ||
| Gender in Film | ||
| International Cinema | ||
| Science Fiction and/or Fantasy Literature | ||
| Film and Literature | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media | ||
| Category 5: Language and Writing | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Writing for Science and Research | ||
| Designing for Usability | ||
| Poetry Writing | ||
| Fiction Writing | ||
| Creative Nonfiction Writing | ||
| Sociolinguistics | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Writing, Editing, and Publishing in Multiple Media | ||
| Literary Magazine Production | ||
| Advanced Topics in Writing Studies | ||
| History and Theory of Rhetoric | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
Choose any two additional English classes from the above categories. Alternatively, students may count one literature course in another language as an elective. | ||
| World Languages Requirement | ||
| Students pursuing a B.S. degree must complete a World Language through the 2nd semester or high school equivalent, as required for the B.A. degree. | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Requirements for the School of Education
Requirements for admission to the School of Education, admission to student teaching, and teacher licensure are found in the Teacher Licensure Requirements section of the School of Education catalog page.
- Pass Pre-Professional Skills Test
- Apply in sophomore year to the School of Education
- Fulfill requirements on middle/secondary education checklist
- Pass English content test (Praxis II)
- Satisfy the requirements outlined in the teacher licensure section listed under the School of Education in this catalog.
Professional Writing Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1 | 9 | |
| Technical Writing | ||
| Writing, Editing, and Publishing in Multiple Media | ||
| Writing/Editing Internship | ||
| Professional Writing Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Select 3 courses from the following: | ||
| Writing for Science and Research | ||
| Designing for Usability | ||
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Literary Magazine Production | ||
| Advanced Topics in Writing Studies (professional writing topic) | ||
| Creative Writing Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Select 3 courses from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Poetry Writing | ||
| Fiction Writing | ||
| Creative Nonfiction Writing | ||
| Advanced Topics in Writing Studies (creative writing topic) | ||
| Advanced Creative Writing and Publishing | ||
| Language & Literature Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Select 3 courses from the following: | ||
ENGLISH 3XXX | One to Two Literature Courses 2 | |
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Sociolinguistics | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| History and Theory of Rhetoric | ||
| World Language Requirement | ||
| Students pursuing a B.S. degree must complete a World Language through the 2nd semester or high school equivalent, as required for the B.A. degree. | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 1
Students must earn a "C-" or better in these courses.
- 2
One literature course must be 3000-level or above.