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  Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Arts with a major in English, concentrations in literature, creative writing, or professional writing (120 credits)

  To obtain this undergraduate degree, the student must fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum, the requirements for the program major and complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. All English majors must officially declare a concentration through the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences office.

  The English major consists of 12 courses (36 credits) in English and includes a set of requirements for a 21-credit concentration that each student must fulfill. Graduating seniors must submit a final portfolio of their work.

  Concentrations in English have varying requirements drawn from the categories below. Please refer to the curriculum section for the specific requirements relevant to each concentration. Individual courses will count toward only one of following categories of requirement.

  Literature Written Before 1700: Courses in literature written in English before 1700 include Medieval Literature, Renaissance Literature and designated topics courses and seminars.

  Literature Written Between 1700-1900: Courses in literature written in English between 1700 and 1900 include American Literature to 1865, American Literature 1865-1920, 18th Century British Literature, 19th Century British Literature and designated topics courses and seminars.

  Diverse Literatures: Courses designated as diverse literatures examine literary, rhetorical, and cultural productions originating outside of dominant social groups and formations; address issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and ability; and/or engage with postcolonial/diasporic literatures. Courses in this category include Diverse Voices in Literature, African American Literature and designated topics courses and seminars.

  Topics Courses: Topics courses introduce students to primary areas of inquiry in current literary and rhetorical studies through focused examinations of related literary and cultural texts. Emphasis is also given to the evaluation and application of theoretical approaches relevant to those areas.

  Seminars: Seminars engage students in advanced examinations of topics reflecting the full range of the English curriculum. Emphasis is given to intensive reading, collaborative discussion, and original student research in focused areas of inquiry. Seminars culminate in students producing a substantial piece of original, scholarly writing.

  Final Portfolio: Graduating English majors will present a portfolio of selected materials that reflect their development and growth in the program. These materials will be accompanied by a reflective essay that discusses their own appraisal of whether and how they have met the program outcomes. English majors cannot be awarded their degree and English minors cannot earn their minor without completing their final portfolio.

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  Requirements for the English Major

  Below are the foundational requirements for the English major which consists of 15 credits. All English majors must declare a concentration in literature, professional writing or creative writing which consists of 21 credits specified in each concentration.

  Required (3 credits):

  • ENL 2060 Introduction to Professional Writing (3 credits)

  One of the following genre courses (3 credits):
  

  • ENL 2350 Study of Fiction (3 credits)
  • ENL 2450 Study of Poetry (3 credits)
  • ENL 2650 Study of Drama (3 credits)

  One of the Following Courses in Diverse Literatures (3 credits):

  • ENL 2750 Diverse Voices in Literature (3 credits)
  • ENL 2850 African American Literature (3 credits)
  • Designated Topics course (3 credits)
  • Designated Seminar course (3 credits)

  One of the following courses in literature written before 1700 (3 credits):
  

  • ENL 3130 Medieval Literature (3 credits)
  • ENL 3140 Renaissance Literature (3 credits)
  • Designated Topics course (3 credits)
  • Designated Seminar course (3 credits)

  One of the following courses in literature written between 1700 and 1900 (3 credits):
  

  • ENL 3110 American Literature to 1865 (3 credits) 
  • ENL 3120 American Literature 1865-1920 (3 credits)
  • ENL 3150 18th Century British Literature (3 credits)
  • ENL 3160 19th Century British Literature (3 credits)
  • Designated Topics course (3 credits)
  • Designated Seminar course (3 credits)

  Final portfolio

  Students must complete a final portfolio.

  Concentrations

  You must declare and complete one of the following concentrations:

  Literature Concentration (21 credits)

  Required (3 credits):

  • ENL 3000 Writing About Literature (3 credits)

  Six English (ENL) electives (18 credits):

  • Three ENL courses at the 4000-level (ENL 4000 is excluded) (9 credits)
  • Three ENL electives (9 credits)

  Creative Writing Concentration (21 credits)

  Required (6 credits):

  • ENL 2050 Introduction to Creative Writing (3 credits)
  • ENL 3850 Intermediate Creative Writing (3 credits) (May be taken up to three times for credit)

  Five English (ENL) electives (15 credits)

  • Two ENL courses at the 4000-level (ENL 4000 is excluded) (6 credits)
  • Three ENL electives (9 credits)

  Professional Writing Concentration (21 credits)

  Required (6 credits):

  • ENL 3030 Technical Writing (3 credits)
  • ENL 3080 Business Writing (3 credits)

  Five electives (15 credits)

  • Two ENL courses at the 4000-level (ENL 4000 is excluded) (6 credits)
  • Three additional electives (9 credits) drawn from the following courses: 
    • ENL courses at the 2000+ level
    • CST 1120 Visual Communication (3 credits)
    • CST 3240 Feature Writing (3 credits)
    • CST 3400 Public Relations Writing (3 credits)
    • CST 3450 The Varsity News (3 credits)
    • Courses designated as IT1 in the university's Core Curriculum

  Please Note:

  ENL 1300 College Writing (3 credits) and ENL 1310 Academic Writing (3 credits) do not earn credit for the English major.