Degree requirements

Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

Major requirements

Total of 39 semester hours of credit, 15 of which are:

• ENGL 1310 - College Writing I

• or

• ENGL 1313 - Computer Assisted College Writing I

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• ENGL 1320 - College Writing II

• or

• ENGL 1323 - Computer Assisted College Writing II

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• ENGL 2210 - Masterpieces of World Literature from the Ancients Through the Early Renaissance

• or

• ENGL 2211 - Masterpieces of World Literature from the Ancients Through the Early Renaissance

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• ENGL 2220 - Masterpieces of World Literature Since the Renaissance

• or

• ENGL 2221 - Survey of World Literature Since the Renaissance

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• ENGL 2500 - Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation Skills

• Note: ENGL 2500 should be taken in the first 18 hours of English course work.

Language Arts concentration, 24 hours

Also satisfies teacher certification.

No fewer than three 4000-level courses must be included in the 24 hours.

• ENGL 4160 - Advanced Expository Writing
• ENGL 4195 - Advanced Grammar and Usage
• ENGL 4430 - Shakespeare

Other course requirements

None.

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Other requirements

A minimum grade of C in each is required for all English/linguistics courses counting toward the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English and a concentration in language arts.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all English/linguistics courses is required for graduation.

Students must also complete teacher certification requirements .