English (B.A.)

Major Courses

• ENG 112 - World Literature Credit Hours: 3 π
• ENG 220 - Introduction to Literary Study Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 361 - Linguistics and Grammar Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 433 - Literary Criticism Credit Hours: 3
• WRT 316 - Copy Editing Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose six courses below to total 18 credit hours

• ENG 330 - Genre Credit Hours: 3 (may be repeated one time for credit if the genre is different)
• ENG 331 - American Literature to 1865 Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 332 - American Literature since 1865 Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 333 - The Bible as Literature Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 335 - British Literature before 1800 Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 336 - British Literature since 1800 Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 337 - Adolescent Literature Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 340 - Christian Literary Classics Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 420 - Major Authors Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose two courses from the following

• ENG 311 - Poetry Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 313 - Fiction Writing Credit Hours: 3
• VID 314 - Script Writing Credit Hours: 3
• WRT 216 - Writing for the Media Credit Hours: 3
• WRT 306 - Writing for Children Credit Hours: 3
• WRT 373 - Feature Writing Credit Hours: 3

General Education

B.A. in English Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
♦ A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

English Learning Outcomes

Students in the English major will articulate key components of literature and literary history. Students will demonstrate writing competence for a variety of contexts. Students will demonstrate an ability to think broadly and critically. English majors will be able to analyze and evaluate texts and literature from a Christian worldview. Students will connect knowledge and skills acquired in the program to situations they may encounter beyond the university experience. Students will be prepared for careers directly related to their English studies and for other broader careers such as advertising, marketing, ministry, public relations, and law.

Upper-level Course Requirements

Depending on which courses students choose in the English major, they may not acquire 36 upper-level credit hours (numbered 300-499) in their major coursework. However, students are required to complete 36 credit hours of upper-level courses in order to graduate. Students in the English major should include upper-level coursework in their electives to ensure they will meet graduation requirements.

Program Oversight

The English major is overseen by the Department of English. Courses with the ENG number are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the department chair.