English Major

Degree programs offered by the College of Liberal Arts and its departments share a common core of courses. Students in these programs must complete the Basic Curriculum , and the major curriculum listed below.

Major Requirements: 36 hours

At least one of the following sequences: 6 hours

Note(s):

Basic Curriculum requirements call for one of the sequences; here the student should take the other sequence.

At least one of the following 400-level courses in British Literature before 1800: 3 hours

At least two of the following 400-level courses in British Literature after 1800: 6 hours

At least two of the following 400-level courses in American Literature: 6 hours

Note(s):

The creative writing courses, EH 370 , EH 379 , and EH 470 may be used for one of the requirements.

At least one of the following: 3 hours

Note(s):

At least twelve hours of a foreign language and a survey course in English history are also suggested for English majors, especially those intending to enter graduate school.
The total number of hours in EH 370 , EH 470 , and EH 379 that an English major or minor may use in meeting major or minor requirements is limited to four.