Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English, Literature Concentration B.A.


Minimum number of credits required to graduate:  124

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate:  2.0

Minimum number of credits to complete the major:  38

Major Requirements


This bachelor’s degree program requires a minimum of 124 credits. As part of the overall 124 credit minimum, satisfying the requirements for the major in English includes completing a minimum of 38 credits in the major according to one of the patterns described below. Transcripts reflect the concentration chosen, i.e. Literature. Courses are to be distributed as follows:

Major GPA. The GPA for the English major is calculated by taking the average of all ENG courses (except ENG 1050  ).

Teacher of English. In addition to the requirements for the major, English-Education Co-majors must also complete the required teacher preparation curriculum outlined under the Program for Teacher Preparation in the Education Department. Students planning to enter the teaching program need to bear in mind that the last semester of their senior year will be taken up by their off-campus practicum. All requirements for the major, including cognates, must be fulfilled by the end of the first semester of the senior year. Accordingly, English-Education Co-majors should take ENG 2050 - Introduction to Literary Studies  by the end of their sophomore year. English-Education Co-majors must take specific English courses to fulfill major requirements and should consult current guidelines in the department office. Satisfying the requirements for the major in English with an Education Co-Major includes completing a minimum of 38 credits in the major.

Literature Concentration