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BA ENGLISH, LITERATURE EMPHASIS (36 CREDITS)
The BA in English with a Literature emphasis introduces students to the range of human experience across genders, cultures, geographies, times, and nations. Students are introduced to critical literary theory and learn to apply their knowledge to the reading and analysis of literary texts. The English major with a literature emphasis prepares students for graduate and professional study and for a variety of professional careers.

Core courses (12 credits)
ENGL 185: Much Ado About English (3 credits)
ENGL 267: Approaches to Literature (3 credits)
ENGL 345: Introduction to Rhetoric (3 credits)
ENGL 460: Linguistics (3 credits)

Literature courses (15-16 credits)
ENGL 450: Literary Criticism (3 credits)

One of
ENGL 255: Studies in Literature (Biblical, World, or Women's) (3 credits)
ENGL 425: Literary Topics (with a cultural literature topic) (3 credits), or
ENGL 445: Cultural Literature (3 credits)

Three of
ENGL 270: American Literature to 1900 (3 credits)
ENGL 375: English Literature I (to 1660, 3 credits)
ENGL 376: English Literature II (1660-1900, 3 credits)
ENGL 378: Modern Literature in English (4 credits)

Additional courses (10-11 credits)
One additional upper division literature course and two additional courses (excluding ENGL110, 115, 215), one of which must be an upper division writing course.
BA ENGLISH, EMPHASIS IN WRITING (36 CREDITS)

The BA in English with a Writing Emphasis prepares students for professional careers as writers or teachers of writing. Students develop writing skills in creative, expository, academic, and professional genres and learn to adapt their writing for a variety of audiences and rhetorical contexts. Students selecting this emphasis are encouraged to select a second major or minor that will enhance future employment opportunities.
Core courses (12 credits)
ENGL 185: Much Ado About English (3 credits)
ENGL 267: Approaches to Literature (3 credits)
ENGL 345: Introduction to Rhetoric (3 credits)
ENGL 460: Linguistics (3 credits)

Writing courses (12 credits)
ENGL 315: Professional Writing (3 credits)
ENGL 438: Advanced Composition (3 credits)
ENGL 454: Approaches to Writing (3 credits)
ENGL 467: Creative Writing (3 credits)

Additional courses (12 credits)
Two of:
ENGL 270: American Literature to 1900 (3 credits)
ENGL 375: English Literature I (to 1660, 3 credits)
ENGL 376: English Literature II (1660-1900, 3 credits)
ENGL 378: Modern Literature in English (4 credits)

Select remaining credits from any English Department courses (excluding ENGL110, 115, 215) or from
JOUR 330: Advanced Media Writing (3 credits)
JOUR 445: Publication Production (3 credits)
ENGL 467: Creative Writing (3 credits with different content)

Required Cognate:
JOUR 230: Beginning Media Reporting (3 credits)
BA ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, SECOND MAJOR IN ENGLISH (30 CREDITS Excluding ENGL115, 215)
Requirements
ENGL185: Much Ado About English (3 credits)
ENGL250: Writing Instruction K-8 (3 credits)
ENGL267: Approaches to Literature (3 credits)
ENGL270: American Literature to 1900 (3 credits)
ENGL300: Modern English Grammar (3-4 credits)
ENGL345: Introduction to Rhetoric (3 credits)
ENGL378: Modern Literature in English (4 credits)
ENGL407: Literature for Children (2-3 credits)
ENGL460: Linguistics (3 credits)

One of:
ENGL375: English Literature I (to 1660)(3 credits)
ENGL376: English Literature II (1660-1900) (3 credits)
BS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, MAJOR IN LANGUAGE ARTS (36 CREDITS)
Requirements
COMM280: Voice and Diction (3 credits)
COMM450: Communication in the Classroom (3 credits)
EDTE418: Methods for Teaching Beginning REading (3 credits)
ENGL250: Writing Instruction K-8 (3 credits)
ENGL267: Approaches to Literature (3 credits)
ENGL300: Modern English Grammar (3-4 credits)
ENGL407: Literature for Children (2-3 credits)
SPPA435: Communication Development and Disorders for Classroom Teachers (3 credits)

Two courses from:
ENGL270: American Literature to 1900 (3 credits)
ENGL375: English Literature I (to 1660) (3 credits)
ENGL376: English Literature II (1660-1900) (3 credits)
ENGL378: Modern Literature in English (4 credits)

One from:
ENGL438: Advanced Composition (3 credits)
ENGL454: Approached to Writing (3 credits)
ENGL467: Creative Writing (3 credits) (repeatable with different content)

Remaining credits from English courses not previously selected (Excluding ENGL110, 115, 215).
MINOR IN ENGLISH (21 CREDITS)

Requirements
ENGL267: Approaches to Literature (3 credits)

Three of
ENGL270: American Literature to 1900 (3 credits)
ENGL375: English Literature I (to 1660) (3 credits)
ENGL376: English Literature II (1660-1900) (3 credits)
ENGL378: Modern Literature in English (4 credits)
ENGL445: Cultural Literature (3 credits)

One of:
ENGL300: Modern English Grammar (3-4 credits)
ENGL460: Linguistics (3 credits)

One of:
ENGL250: Writing Instruction K-8 (3 credits)
ENGL315: Professional Writing (3 credits)
ENGL345: Introduction to Rhetoric (3 credits)
ENGL438: Advanced Composition (3 credits)
ENGL454: Approaches to Writing (3 credits)
ENGL467: Creative Writing (3 credits) (Repeatable with different content)
JOUR230: Beginning Media Writing (3 credits)
JOUR445: Publication Production (3 credits)

Remaining credits from English courses not previously selected. (Excluding ENGL110, 115, 215)
MINOR IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (21 CREDITS, excluding ENGL110, 115, 215)

Requirements
ENGL300: Modern English Grammar (3-4 credits)
ENGL460: Linguistics (3 credits)
ENGL465: TESL Methods (2 credits)
ENGL469: Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
ENGL490: TESL Practicum (1-2 credits)

One literature class in English and
COMM280: Voice and Diction (3 credits)

One of:
ENGL440: Language and Culture (3 credits)
ANTH200: Cultural Anthopology (3 credits)

Students finishing this program may receive a state endorsement in English for teacher certification if they complete one more course in literature (specifically American Literature, if such has not already been chosen).
MINOR IN LANGUAGE ARTS WTH AN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR (24 CREDITS)

Requirements
COMM450: Communication in the Classroom (3 credits)
EDTE418: Methods for Teaching Beginning Reading (3 credits)
ENGL250: Writing Instruction K-8 (3 credits)
ENGL267: Approaches to Literature (3 credits)
ENGL300: Modern English Grammar (3-4 credits)
ENGL407: Literature for Children (2-3 credits)

One of:
ENGL270: American Literature to 1900 (3 credits)
ENGL378: Modern Literature in English (4 credits)

Select remaining courses from
COMM280: Voice and Diction (3 credits)
COMM436: Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
EDTE420: Literacy Intervention Strategies (3 credits)
EDTE484: Developmental Reading Methods (2 credits)
ENGL454: Approaches to Writing (3 credits)
ENGL460: Linguistics (3 credits)
SPPA234: Intro to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3 credits)
SPPA321: Normal Language Development (3 credits)
SPPA435: Communication Development and Disorders for Classroom Teachers (3 credits)