English studies, 36 credits
This program is designed to provide a foundation in the full range of subjects within English studies: literature, rhetoric, writing, linguistics, and creative writing. It is designed for students seeking a broad liberal education but not necessarily planning to pursue graduate studies in English. Four semesters (or the equivalent) of a modern or classical language at the college level are required.
Required Courses
3 credits from
Creative writing course
3 credits from
Linguistics course
3 credits from
Literature course
3 credits from
Rhetoric/Writing course
9 credits of English electives from courses numbered 300 or above
Total Credit Hours: 36
Electives may not include WPP 392, WPP 393, or any course specially designed for teacher preparation: ENG 150, ENG 350, ENG 395. May include only 3 credits of ENG 369.
Creative Writing, 36 credits
This program is designed to equip students with the writing and creative thinking skills necessary for graduate study and a variety of writing-intensive careers. Courses in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, creative nonfiction, literature, service learning, and literary editing offer students a balanced liberal and professional education. Four semesters (or the equivalent) of a modern or classical language at the college level are required.
Required Courses
15 credits from creative writing classes, including at least 6 credits from courses numbered 406 and above.
3 credits from literature courses numbered 300-399
3 credits from literature courses numbered 400-499
3 credits from English course numbered 205 or higher, excluding creative writing courses, ENG 206, and any course specially designed for teacher preparation:
ENG 150, ENG 350, ENG 395.
Total Credit Hours: 36
Literature, 36 credits
This program is designed to provide a foundation in the methods of and contexts for literary study, to sharpen students’ analytical and communicative skills, and to prepare students for a variety of academic and professional opportunities. Four semesters (or the equivalent) of a modern or classical language at the college level are required.
Required Courses
Distribution requirements
3 courses from British literature (one pre-1800 required)
| ENG 260 | British Lit 1: Beg to 1780 | 3 |
| ENG 280 | British Lit 2: 1780 to Pres | 3 |
| ENG 362 | Medieval British Literature | 3 |
| ENG 363 | Ren and 17th Cen Brit Lit | 3 |
| ENG 364 | Rest and 18th Cen Brit Lit | 3 |
| ENG 365 | 19th Cen BritLit | 3 |
| ENG 366 | Brit Lit 1900-1945 | 3 |
| ENG 367 | Contemporary Brit Lit | 3 |
| | or appropriate ENG 400-level offerings | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
3 courses from American literature (one pre-1900 required)
| ENG 240 | American Lit 1: Beg to 1860 | 3 |
| ENG 250 | American Lit 2: 1860 to Pres | 3 |
| ENG 345 | Early American Lit | 3 |
| ENG 346 | Studies 19th Cen Amer Lit | 3 |
| ENG 347 | 20th Century Amer Lit | 3 |
| ENG 351 | Contemporary American | 3 |
| | or appropriate ENG 400-level offerings | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
1 course from diverse literature
| ENG 490 | Literature and Gender | 3 |
| ENG 491 | Lit of African American Trad | 3 |
| ENG 492 | Native American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 493 | American Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 494 | Queer Lit and Queer Theory | 3 |
| ENG 498 | Studies in Global Literature | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
1 course at the ENG 400-level
Electives
Two elective courses in English numbered 205 and above. May not include ENG 206 or any course specially designed for teacher preparation: ENG 150, ENG 350, ENG 395. May include 3 credits of ENG 369.
Total Credit Hours: 36
Rhetoric and Writing, 36 credits
This program introduces students to rhetoric as the theory and practice of discourse; it is especially relevant for students planning further academic or professional studies. Four semesters (or the equivalent) of a modern or classical language at the college level are required.
Required Courses
9 directed elective credits from the following courses (no more than 3 credits from ENG 369):
Electives
Two elective courses in English numbered 205 and above. May not include ENG 206, or any course specifically designed for teacher preparation: ENG 150, ENG 350, and ENG 395.
Total Credit Hours: 36