Majors & Minors in English Language and Literature

The information provided on this page is meant to provide an overview of the required courses. 

Refer to the College Catalog for detailed information about course prerequisites, course frequency, and additional course requirements.

Requirements for the Major in English

English majors select one of three areas of emphasis, each with its own specific requirements:

Requirements for the Major in English with an Emphasis in Literature

  • Any 100-level ENGL
  • ENGL 210: Critical Procedures
  • ENGL 313: Editing and Publishing Emerging Media 
  • One class in each of 3 Genres (Fiction, Poetry, Drama)
  • One class in pre-1900 literature
  • One class in post-1900 literature
  • ENGL 300: Junior Seminar
  • ENGL 410: Senior Seminar
  • 36 credits total with at least 18 at the 300-level or above

Requirements for the Major in English with an Emphasis in Creative Writing

  • Any 100-level ENGL
  • ENGL 210: Critical Procedures
  • ENGL 313: Editing and Publishing Emerging Media
  • 3 CW workshops (at least 2 genres; at least 1 300-level) 
  • One class in pre-1900 literature
  • One class in post-1900 literature
  • 410 Senior Seminar
  • 36 credits total with at least 18 at the 300-level or above

Requirements for the Major in English with an Emphasis in Applied Media Studies

  • ENGL 103: Better Living through Media Literacy
  • ENGL 140: Intro to Media Studies
  • ENGL 210: Critical Procedures
  • ENGL 313 Editing and Publishing Emerging Media
  • 2 Praxis Courses
  • One class in pre-1900 literature
  • One class in post-1900 literature
  • 410 Senior Seminar
  • 36 credits total with at least 18 at the 300-level or above

Requirements for the Minor in English

A minor in English requires any 18 credits in English.