Required courses (12 credits):

• ENGL 160 - Introduction to Literary Studies Credits: 3
• ENGL 377 - The History of the English Language Credits: 3
• ENGL 467 - Shakespeare Credits: 3
• ENGL 482 - Seminar Credits: 3

Choose one course from the following (3 credits):

• ENGL 241 - American Literature I Credits: 3
• ENGL 251 - African American Literature I Credits: 3
• ENGL 261 - British Literature I Credits: 3

Choose one course from the following (3 credits):

• ENGL 242 - American Literature II Credits: 3
• ENGL 252 - African American Literature II Credits: 3
• ENGL 262 - British Literature II Credits: 3

Choose one course from the following (3 credits):

• ENGL 226 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
• ENGL 301 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
• ENGL 305 - Writing for the Professions Credits: 3
• ENGL 306 - Advanced Creative Writing Credits: 3

Additional courses (18 credits):

• Six ENGL courses at the 200 level or above, at least two of which must be at the 300 level.

• English majors must also successfully complete the department’s writing portfolio requirement.

Creative Writing (15 credits)

The concentration in Creative Writing is designed for those students who wish to express themselves in writing.  Students who elect this concentration within the English major will have the opportunity to write in a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, drama, and creative non-fiction.  Students will draft, workshop, and revise a range of writing projects, all of which will help them see the world in new ways and help others to do so too.

Professional Writing (15 credits)

The concentration in Professional Writing within the English major is designed for those students who wish to pursue an emphasis in professional writing to complement their degree in English.  Students who pursue this course of study will have the opportunity to develop their writing abilities across a range of genres, including business writing, journalism, broadcast writing, sports writing, and creative writing.  Students will draft a range of different writing projects for professional situations, all designed to help them adapt to the writing needs of various communities they encounter upon graduation, and help them to be better leaders in service to humanity.