Degree Requirements
Students pursuing a BA in English must satisfy university general education requirements and the requirements for a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences as well as the requirements for all bachelor’s degrees as stated in the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog. Students pursuing this degree must complete 30 credits (nine courses) in English beyond ENGH 302 with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Student majoring in English are required to complete at least 6 credits at the 400 level.
300-level courses teach the foundational principles for a field of study, include courses of broad scope, and provide an introduction to a genre, literary period, or methodology.
400-level courses provide an in-depth approach to a field of study, a single genre, literary period, or methodology. They include special topics classes and English honors classes. Some 400 level courses require ENGH 325 as a prerequisite.
Students choose one of 13 concentrations or an emphasis in comparative literature.
Students should consult with an English Department advisor to learn ways in which the university-wide general education requirements can also satisfy college-level requirements or the English major.
Writing Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in English fulfill this requirement by successfully completing ENGH 325. Students doing the comparative literature emphasis who do not take ENGH 325 will have to meet the synthesis requirement with another non-English course.