2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English, BA (1501)


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Overview


College Core 57 credits
Major Requirements 30 credits
Liberal Arts Electives 3 credits
Open Electives 30 credits
TOTAL 120 credits

Major Requirements


Students who major in English must complete the following:

A. Major Courses


Note:


Of these five courses, only one may be in creative writing, and one MUST be in American Literature.

B. Comprehensive Requirement


The comprehensive requirement will be met when students successfully complete ENG 499 , the Senior Capstone seminar.

Other Options


Teacher Certification - Grades 7-12

Students wishing to concentrate in English and receive teacher certification for grades 7-12 must complete all the requirements of the English major including specific areas of study required for adolescent education, as well as the 33 credits in Education as outlined in this catalog. NCATE requirements for students who began the teacher certification program (7-12) after September 2003 are available from the English Department.

Intemships

Students in their senior year may complement their major course of study with an internship course (ENG 480) with the approval of the Instructor and the Department Chair. Appropriate internships are arranged with a select group of corporations, publishers and governmental organizations.

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