B.A. Major in English with a Concentration in Literary Studies
The B.A. major in English with a concentration in Literary Studies requires a minimum of 39 semester hours, 18 of which must be at or above the 300 level:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 150 | Introduction to the Major | 3.0 |
| One course focused on a chronological or regional presentation of literature | 3.0 | |
| One course focused on a genre study of literature | 3.0 | |
| Two courses focused on voices of difference (colonial, post-colonial, women's literature, Native American, polyvocal, etc.) | 6.0 | |
| One single author course | 3.0 | |
| ENGL 353 | Literary Editing | 3.0 |
| ENGL 388 | Literature and Critical Theory | 4.0 |
| ENGL 399 | Capstone Proposal | 2.0-3.0 |
| ENGL 400 | Capstone in Literature | 3.0 |
| Three electives from English department or World Literature offerings (one must be a creative writing course) | 9.0 | |
| Optional Internship: | 0.0-1.0 | |
| Internship - No Credit | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 39.0-41.0 | |
Notes:
- A cumulative average of 2.0 or higher in all required courses is necessary to complete the major.
- See overview page for departmental transfer credit policy.
