Free electives offer an opportunity to complete a minor, study a
second language, study abroad, or participate in an internship.
Make a plan.
NOTES
Major Requirements (48 S.H.)*
ENG 130W English Seminar
3
ENG 209 American Literature to 1865 3
ENG 210 American Literature from 1865 3
ENG 211 English Literature to 1798 3
ENG 212 English Literature from 1798 3
ENG 213 Classics of Western Literature
3
ENG 307W Shakespeare I or ENG 308W Shake-
speare II
3
ENG 315 Critical Theory 3
ENG 470 Senior Seminar 3
MAJOR ELECTIVES (21 S.H.) One at the 200 level, three at the 300 level, three
at the 400 level. Not all courses are offered every semester. See catalog for
details. ENG 276, ENG 314, ENG 429 and ENG 430 do not fulfill the major
requirements for the BA degree
ENG Elective (200 level): 3
ENG Elective (300 level): 3
ENG Elective (300 level): 3
ENG Elective (300 level): 3
ENG Elective (400 level): 3
ENG Elective (400 level): 3
ENG Elective (400 level): 3
FREE ELECTIVES (30 S.H.)
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
General Education Requirements (42 S.H.)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (3 S.H.)
Choose one of the following: COM 160 Public Speaking, COM 161 Decision
Making in Groups, COM 162 Interpersonal Communication or COM 163
Introduction to Communication Skills
COM: 3
WRITING INTENSIVE (W)
All students must complete at least one writing intensive course. W courses can
be found in several disciplines. The credits will be counted in the discipline as-
sociated with the course. NOTE: WRT101 does not satisfy the writing intensive
requirement. ENG 130W meets this requirement.
Writing Intensive Satisfied by Major Y/N
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
All English majors must complete a foreign language requirement. This may be
done by completing a language at an elementary II level or above. Students
who have completed three years of language in high school with at least a C
average have satisfied this requirement. (For more info, click the link above.)
Foreign Language Requirement Met? Y / N
HUMANITIES (15 S.H.)
Including 3 of 6 categories: Fine and Applied Arts (NOTE: only one studio
course accepted toward minimum), Communication, History, Humanistic Stud-
ies, Philosophy and Foreign Language. NOTE: For foreign language courses
you must complete Elementary II or higher before counting Elementary I as
Humanities credit.
Elective: 3
Elective: 3
Elective: 3
Elective: 3
Elective: 3
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (12 S.H.)
Courses that satisfy this requirement can be found in Social Sciences (Anthropol-
ogy, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences, and Sociology), Non-West-
ern Cultures, and Psychology. You must select courses from at least 2 of the 3
main areas: Social Sciences, Psychology and Non-Western Cultures.
Elective: 3
Elective: 3
Elective: 3
Elective: 3
NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE (10 S.H.)
Students must complete one lab Science and at least one math or computer Sci-
ence course in this category. NOTE: MAT 100 does not satisfy this requirement.
Lab Science: 4
Math/CS
3—4
Math/CS/Science Elective:
3—4
HEALTH PROMOTION AND EXERCISE SCIENCES (2 S.H.)
HPX 177 Fitness for Life — Lecture 1
HPX 177 Fitness for Life — Activity 1
*Minimum 2.0 GPA in major courses.
BA: English/Literature (120 S.H. required to complete the degree)
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Pre-requisites are in parentheses; see catalog for details.
Class standing by credit: Freshman: 0-29 credits; Sophomore: 30-59 credits; Junior: 60-89 credits; Senior: 90+ credits
Initial math and writing placements will determine the number of free electives and the actual rotation of general education courses.
MAT 100 and WRT 101 are free electives but may be required as a pre-requisite for a general education math and writing intensive courses.
For students planning on certification in secondary or elementary education, please see separate program sheets for BS Elementary Education:
English or BS Secondary Education: English. The requirements and course rotations differ from the BA English.
FIRST YEAR (30 S.H.)
SEMESTER 1 (15 S.H.) SEMESTER 2 (15 S.H.)
MAT 100 Intermediate Mathematics or Gen Ed:
Math (above MAT 100)
3
Gen Ed: Math (above MAT100) or Gen Ed:
Computer Science
3
WRT 101 Composition I: Habit of Writing or
Writing Intensive
3 ENG 130W English Seminar (Writing Intensive)
(WRT 101 or appropriate placement)
3
Gen Ed: Communication Skills 3 Gen Ed: Humanities 3
Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 Gen Ed: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen-Ed: Humanities 3 Gen Ed: Humanities 3
SECOND YEAR (31 S.H.)
SEMESTER 3 (16 S.H.) SEMESTER 4 (14 S.H.)
ENG 209 American Literature to 1865 (WRT 101
or appropriate placement)
3 ENG 210 American Literature from 1865 (WRT
101 or appropriate placement)
3
ENG 211 English Literature to 1798 (WRT 101 or
appropriate placement)
3 ENG 212 English Literature from 1798 ((WRT
101 or appropriate placement)
3
Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language) if required 3 Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language) if required 3
Gen Ed: Lab Science 4 Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral 3 Change to HPX177 Fitness for Life 2
THIRD YEAR (32 S.H.)
SEMESTER 5 (15 S.H.) SEMESTER 6 (15 S.H.)
ENG 213 Classics of Western Literature (WRT
101 or appropriate placement)
3
ENG 307W/308W Shakespeare I or Shake-
speare II (Junior Standing)
3
ENG 200 Level 3 ENG 300 Level (Successful completion of at least
two 200-level English classes)
3
ENG 315 Critical Theory
(successful completion of at
least two 200-level English classes, offered every fall)
3 ENG 300 Level (Successful completion of at least
two 200-level English classes)
3
ENG 300 Level (Successful completion of at least
two 200-level English classes)
3 Gen Ed: MAT/CS or Science 3
Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Complete a degree audit and plan for application for graduation
FOURTH YEAR (30 S.H.)
SEMESTER 7 (15 S.H.) SEMESTER 8 (15 S.H.)
ENG 400 Level (Junior standing) 3 ENG 470 Senior Seminar 3
ENG 400 Level (Junior standing) 3 ENG 400 Level (Junior Standing) 3
Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3
BA: English/Literature (120 S.H. required to complete the degree)
Four-Year Plan This is a sample sequence of courses. Other combinations are possible.