English

General Education Requirements 

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select two of the following, one must come from the Natural and Physical Sciences category8
Natural and Physical Sciences (ND:LABSC)
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Additional Sciences (ND:SCI)
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Technology Solutions for Society
Wellness
Select one of the following:2
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Introduction to Stress Management
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Principles of Information Security
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 1
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Social Implications of Computer Technology 1
Discovering Computing
Humanities
Literacies
Select one of the following:3
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Bible as Literature
Mythology
Women and Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Art and Music
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
World Music
History of Popular/Rock Music
Social Science
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following:2
Two-Dimensional Design
Drawing I
Ceramics I
Photography I
Survey of Geography
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39
1

Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.

Major Requirements

Required Courses
ENGL 310Writing in the Major3
ENGL 371Critical Theory3
ENGL 480Shakespeare3
ENGL 491Senior Capstone2
Directed Electives
Literature Electives
Select nine hours from the following:9
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
British Literature I
British Literature II
Writing Electives
Select seven hours from the following:7
Introduction to Media Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing 1
Literary Publications
Writing Workshop
Linguistics and Language Acquisition
Creative Writing
Internship
Total Credits27
1

If ENGL 210 is taken as a General Education Studies course, it will not fulfill one of the writing course menu options.

Students Choose One of the Following Cognates:

Professional Writing Cognate

Select twelve hours from the following:12
Public Relations
Digital Communication
Reporting and Feature Writing
Grammatical Analysis
Creative Writing
Technical and Scientific Writing
Writing for the Web
Total Credits12

 Literature Studies Cognate

Select twelve hours from the following:12
British Literature I
British Literature II
Studies in Poetry
Studies in World Literature
Studies in British Literature
Studies in American Literature
Total Credits12

 General English Cognate

Select twelve hours from the following:12
Interpersonal Communication
Public Relations
Methods of Teaching ELL
Grammatical Analysis
Writing Workshop
Language and Culture
Studies in World Literature
Studies in British Literature
Studies in American Literature
Total Credits12

 Technical Writing Cognate

CIS 329Information Systems Management3
ENGL 410Technical and Scientific Writing3
ENGL 420Writing for the Web3
SE 381Project Management3
Total Credits12

Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 27 Hrs

Total Cognate Requirement 12 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs

 Note: This major requires a minor

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

 
 

Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed)3ENGL 120 (Gen Ed)3
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4Lab Science (Gen Ed)4
MATH 104 (Gen Ed)3Literacies (Gen Ed)3
Speech Communication (Gen Ed)3Social Science (Gen Ed)3
Computer Science and Literacy (Gen Ed)3Wellness (Gen Ed)2
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Art and Music (Gen Ed)3Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed)2
Literature Elective3BA or BS Block Elective3
Minor Elective3Concentration Elective3
Social Science (Gen Ed)3ENGL 3103
Writing Elective3Literature Elective3
 15 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA or BS Block Elective3BA or BS Block Elective3
Concentration Elective3BA or BS Block Elective3
Minor Elective3Concentration Elective3
Witing Elective3Minor Elective3
ENGL 3713Literature Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA or BS Block Elective3BA or BS Block Elective3
Concentration Elective3Concentration Elective3
Minor Elective3ENGL 2131
Minor Elective3ENGL 4912
Minor Elective3ENGL 4803
 Minor Elective3
 15 15
Total Credits 120

Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

 

Learning Outcomes

 Our graduates will:

  1. Possess strong academic and creative writing skills;
  2. Exhibit vital critical reading and thinking skills;
  3. Routinely apply competent research skills; and
  4. Understand the value of cultural fluency.