English: Literary Studies, B.A.

Students study the work of writers as diverse as William Shakespeare, Toni Morrison, Edgar Allan Poe, Willa Cather, and J.R.R. Tolkien. And they develop proficiency in a variety of academic disciplines such as childhood studies, disability studies, queer theory, Africana studies, and women, gender, and sexuality studies.

In addition to taking core literature classes and electives, Literary Studies students pursue an internship or produce a thesis to fulfill program requirements.

Our graduates have pursued careers in diverse fields that include marketing, publishing, theatre production, law, copywriting, and international relations.

General Education (40-41 hours)

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

Foreign Language

Complete two years in one foreign language or equivalent through placement.

Minor Requirement

Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 39 hours English in addition to general education requirements including:

English Core:

One course from the following to satisfy the Diversity Requirement:

One course from:

One course from the following to satisfy the Senior Capstone requirement:

One upper-division course on a literary period or major author prior to 1800 selected from:

Additional 3000-4000 level English courses to total at least 27 upper-level hours.

Additional Information and Notes

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

For teacher certification see College of Health, Education and Professional Studies .

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.