Academics

English Options


English Department

B.A. in English (39.000 credits)
ENGL 200 Survey of English Literature I 3 cr.
ENGL 205 Survey of English Literature II 3 cr.

ENGL 213 Survey of American Literature

3 cr.
ENGL 011 Literary Perspectives                               OR

ENGL 090 Honors Great Books

3 cr.

English Electives

15 cr.

English majors must also complete one course from each of the following sections:
Period course in British or Irish Literature (LTIB) from: 3 cr.
ENGL 240 Shakespeare
ENGL 230 Chaucer
ENGL 305 Elizabethan Literature
ENGL 310 English Renaissance Literature
ENGL 315 Literature of the Enlightenment
ENGL 320 Romantic Literature
ENGL 325 Victorian Literature
ENGL 330 Modern British Writers
ENGL 335 Irish Literary Revival

ENGL 340 Contemporary Irish Literature
Upper-level course in American Literature (LTAM) from: 3 cr.
ENGL 345 Early American Literature (1500-1820)
ENGL 350 American Renaissance Literature (1820-1865)
ENGL 355 Realistic Movements in American Literature
ENGL 360 American Literature of the Jazz Age
ENGL 365 Atomic Literature
ENGL 368 Literature of the War in Vietnam
ENGL 370 African American Literature
ENGL 372 Native American Literature
ENGL 374 Asian American Literature

ENGL 376 Latino/a Literature
British or American Literature prior to 1820 course from: 3 cr.
ENGL 240 Shakespeare
ENGL 230 Chaucer
ENGL 305 Elizabethan Literature
ENGL 310 English Renaissance Literature
ENGL 315 Literature of the Enlightenment
ENGL 320 Romantic Literature

ENGL 345 Early American Literature (1500-1820)
Special Topics (LTTP) course from: 3 cr.
ENGL 210 Women in Literature
ENGL 215 Sexuality in Literature
ENGL 220 Literature and the Environment
ENGL 225 Comedy
ENGL 235 Science Fiction
ENGL 236 Adolescent Literature

ENGL 285 Topics in English
B.A. in English Auxiliary ( 6.000 credits )
Two semesters ( 6 credits ) in the same foreign language 
These languages include: French, Spanish, German, Latin,

 Russian, Greek, Italian,American Sign Language, or Arabic.

6 cr.
It is recommended that students take ENGL 200, ENGL 205, and ENGL 213 

before the end of their sophomore year, if possible.

English B.A. '09-'10

 

 

B.A. in English (39.000 credits )
with a Certification in English Education
English majors seeking initial teaching certification in grades 7-12

will need to maintain at least a 3.15 in English as well as an overall GPA of 3.0.
ENGL 200 Survey of English Literature I 3 cr.
ENGL 205 Survey of English Literature II 3 cr.

ENGL 213 Survey of American Literature

3 cr.

It is recommended that students take ENGL 200, ENGL 205, and ENGL 213 before the end of their sophomore year, if possible.
ENGL 011 Literary Perspectives                                  OR
ENGL 090 Honors Great Books 3 cr.
ENGL 240 Shakespeare 3 cr.

ENGL 236 Adolescent Literature

3 cr.
British or American Literature prior to 1820 course from: 3 cr.
ENGL 240 Shakespeare
ENGL 230 Chaucer
ENGL 305 Elizabethan Literature
ENGL 310 English Renaissance Literature
ENGL 315 Literature of the Enlightenment
ENGL 320 Romantic Literature

ENGL 345 Early American Literature (1500-1820)
Upper-level course in American Literature (LTAM) from: 3 cr.
ENGL 345 Early American Literature (1500-1820)
ENGL 350 American Renaissance Literature (1820-1865)
ENGL 355 Realistic Movements in American Literature
ENGL 360 American Literature of the Jazz Age
ENGL 365 Atomic Literature
ENGL 368 Literature of the War in Vietnam
ENGL 370 African American Literature
ENGL 372 Native American Literature
ENGL 374 Asian American Literature

ENGL 376 Latino/a Literature
In addition to these requirements, it is recommended that students take one of the following:
ENGL 310 Early Modern Literature
ENGL 315 Literature of the Enlightenment
ENGL 320 Romantic Literature

ENGL 345 Early American Literature (1500-1820)
Also, students who plan to attend graduate school are recommended to take:

ENGL 400 Literary Criticism
English Educ Major Auxiliary ( 12.000 credits )
WRIT 220 Oral Communication 3 cr.
WRIT 230 History of the English Language 3 cr.
Two semesters ( 6 credits ) in the same foreign language 
These languages include: French, Spanish, German, Latin,
 Russian, Greek, Italian, American Sign Language or Arabic. 6 cr.
 


Education Certification ( 30.000 credits )
EDUC 210 Issues in Contemporary American Education 3 cr.
EDUC 260 Educational Psychology 3 cr.
EDUC 261 Foundations in Language and Literacy 3 cr.

EDUC 365 - Exceptional and At-Risk Learners

3 cr.
After completing these courses, one must apply to the Education Department. Upon
approval, the following courses are required to obtain the certification:

EDUC 481 - Instructional Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms

3 cr.
EDUC 482 - Instructional Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms lab 1 cr.
The following courses are completed during the semester students participate in student teaching:
EDUC 461 - Literacy: Middle and High School 3 cr.
EDUC 462 - Literacy and Reflective Practitioner 1 cr.
EDUC 487 - Clinical Experience in Middle School 5 cr.
EDUC 488 - Clinical Experience in High School 5 cr.
EDUC 495 - Drug Alcohol Tobacco Workshop 0 cr.

EDUC 496 - Child Abuse and School Violence Workshop

0 cr.
For those students who began the Education Sequence before the 2011-2012 year, please see the link below:

Education Certificate 2010-11

Education Department
English B.A. '09-'10