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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Offered By: College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Description

The B.A. in English is the quintessential Liberal Arts Degree. English B.A. graduates are likely to be seen anywhere -- sitting in a law school class; reading in a coffee shop on the campus where they teach English; working in a government office; working as a technical writer trying to rephrase something from computer-speak to ordinary English ; or preparing for the ministry in a seminary. If you love literature or if feel a need to be writing, you have found the right degree.

For information about the B.A. in English contact the department office Email the Department secretary, Brandie Tibbs. She will route your mail to the right person.


  • Prerequisites

    General Education Hours...............................................35

    Foreign Language......................................................0-12

    Major Requirements
    Intro to Poetry/Drama..............................................3 hours
    Intro to Fiction..........................................................3 hours
    British Literature.......................................................9 hours
    American Literature...................................................6 hours
    Multicultural Literature...............................................3 hours 
    Global Literature........................................................3 hours
    Theory, Writing, and Language....................................6 hours
    English Elective..........................................................3 hours

    Free Electives......................................................32-48 hours

    (Students wishing to complete the Optional Concentration in Writing may do so by completing 9 additional hours of upper-level writing courses).

    Total                                                                                                  124 hours 

  • Careers

    A degree in English provides a broad preparation for life, and English majors are increasingly sought as teachers, as students in law schools and other professional schools, as newspaper reporters and as management trainees.  

  • Checksheets & Degree Plans

    Checksheets

    Checksheets list all of the requirements and university obligations for degree completion.

    Degree Plans

    Degree plans suggest a schedule of courses for students to follow as they pursue their degree.

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