Students majoring in English who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English.
The major requirements provide opportunities for the study of language, literary theory, and a variety of literatures in the language, including works outside the recognized canons. They practice literary and linguistic analysis, and they develop as writers of different modes and genres.
Requirements for the English Major
For information on the requirements in the English major, see the University’s undergraduate catalog.
Requirements for the English Major: Creative Writing Concentration
The English Major: Creative Writing Concentration offers students the opportunity to focus on the craft and art of writing, editing, and analyzing their own original work, the work of established writers, and peer writers.
For information on the requirements for the Creative Writing concentration, see the University’s undergraduate catalog.