Dec 05, 2025  
University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
University Catalog 2025-2026

English, B.A.


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For more information regarding the Core Curriculum, including a list of courses that satisfy Core Curriculum requirements, click here:  The Core Curriculum .

Freshman Year


First Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Second Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Sophomore Year


First Semester


  • Faith and Society (3)
  • Human Past (3)
  • Minor (3)
  • Literature Survey (6)$

Semester Hours: 15


Second Semester


  • Human Behavior (3)
  • Examined Life (3)
  • African American Heritage and Legacies (3)
  • Literature Survey (6)$

Semester Hours: 15


Junior Year


First Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Second Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Senior Year


First Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Second Semester


  • English Elective (3)%
  • Minor (3)
  • Free Elective (9)

Semester Hours: 15


Summary: Program in English


Foundations: 13


Explorations: 21


  • African American Heritage and Legacies (3)
  • Creative Expression and Engagement (3)
  • Examined Life (3)
  • Faith and Society (3)
  • Human Behavior (3)
  • Human Past (3)
  • Scientific Reasoning (3)

Major: 39


Minor: 18


Free Electives: 23


Total Hours: 120


$Literature Surveys: Students choose 4 from the following, in consultation with advisors:  ENGL 2070 ENGL 2080 ENGL 2085 ENGL 2095 ENGL 2160 , and ENGL 2170 .

English Electives: 

  • Students may choose any ENGL, CWRT, or PWRT courses above the 1000-level
  • Students who minor in CRWT or PRWT may not also get credit for these courses towards the English BA.
  • 4 electives minimum must be at the 3000- or 4000- level
  • 1 elective must be a designated “literary period” course in African American, multicultural American, or British literary history.

* Capstone: Students may substitute ENGL 4500  for 3 credit hours.

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