Courses
Scott Stoddart, Ph.D., Chairperson
The Department of English offers a major in English Literature and minors in English, Theatre and Creative Writing and Publishing.
Requirements for English Literature Major
Degree of Bachelor of Arts
Six of the required credits for the major count towards the Core Curriculum Requirements.
| Choose two of the following courses 1 | 6 | |
EL-201 | English Literature I | |
EL-202 | English Literature II | |
EL-203 | American Literature I | |
EL-204 | American Literature II | |
EL-205 | Survey of World Literature | |
| Choose two EL Electives at the 200-level (including other surveys) | 6 | |
| Choose five EL Electives at the 300 or 400-level | 15 | |
| EL-306 | Textual Analysis: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EL-450 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| 1 | May count towards the Core Literature Requirement. |
Special Notes on English Literature Major Requirements
| 1 | Majors are required to take two courses in pre-1800 literature beyond the survey courses at the 300 or 400-level. |
| 2 | A student should have a 2.5 average in the core courses to be accepted as an English major. Majors must maintain a 2.5 average in department courses. Students may petition to waive these requirements under special circumstances. |
Requirements for a Minor in English
| Choose two of the following courses | 6 | |
EL-201 | English Literature I | |
EL-202 | English Literature II | |
EL-203 | American Literature I | |
EL-204 | American Literature II | |
EL-205 | Survey of World Literature | |
| Select four English Electives | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Requirements for a Minor in Theatre
| EL-207 | Drama | 3 |
| 15 credits from English. Arts or Communication | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Requirements for a Minor in Creative Writing and Publishing
| 6 credits of Literature | 6 | |
| 12 credits of Creative Writing & Intership | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |