2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

English [ENG]


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The following courses meet the College’s requirement for the bachelor of arts and the major in English . The bachelor of arts requires proficiency in a foreign language.

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A. Required Courses: 21 credit hours


One course in literature before 1800 from the following:


For those who meet eligibility requirements


This requirement may also be met with one of the following 500-level courses:

B. Other English Courses:


15 credit hours of ENG courses with at least 12 credit hours at the 400 level. (ENG 402 does not count toward this requirement).

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124


Example of the B.A. in English over four years


First Year


Fall Total credit hours: 16-17


  • Foreign language
  • GE course
  • GE course
  • Free elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15-16


  • Foreign language
  • GE course
  • GE course

Second Year


Fall Total credit hours: 15-16


  • Foreign language
  • GE course

Spring Total credit hours: 15-16


  • Foreign language
  • GE course
  • GE course

Third Year


Fall Total credit hours: 15


  • ENG (400 level)
  • ENG elective
  • GE course
  • Course in minor
  • Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15


  • ENG literature before 1800
  • ENG (400 level)
  • Course in minor
  • GE course
  • Elective

Fourth Year


Fall Total credit hours: 15


  • ENG (400 level)
  • Course in minor
  • Course in minor
  • Elective
  • Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15


  • ENG (400 level)
  • Course in minor
  • Course in minor
  • Elective
  • Elective

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