Program Overview

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Department of English

The Department of English offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduates

The undergraduate program in English provides students with a comprehensive education in literature, writing, and language. The program offers several concentrations, including:

• African American Literature
• Creative Writing
• TESOL
• Applied Linguistics
• Literature
• Professional Writing

Advising

The department provides advising services to help students choose their courses and plan their academic careers.

Careers in English

The department prepares students for a variety of careers in English, including teaching, writing, editing, and publishing.

Online Degree Programs

The department offers online degree programs for students who cannot attend classes on campus.

Honors Program

The department has an honors program for outstanding students who want to pursue advanced coursework and research in English.

Accelerated BA/MA

The accelerated BA/MA program allows undergraduate students to take graduate courses and earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in English.

First-Year Writing Program

The first-year writing program provides students with a foundation in writing and prepares them for more advanced coursework in English.

Program Information

The department offers a variety of courses, including ENGL 1010 and 1020, which are required for all English majors.

Instructor Resources

The department provides resources for instructors, including course templates and rotation schedules.

Student Resources

The department provides resources for students, including scholarships, internship opportunities, and academic advising.

Scholarships

The department offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in English.

Undergraduate Internship Opportunities

The department provides internship opportunities for undergraduate students to gain practical experience in their field.

Two Year Course Template

The department has a two-year course template that outlines the courses that students need to take to complete their degree.

Undergraduate Course Rotation

The department has a course rotation schedule that outlines the courses that are offered each semester.

Undergraduate Course Descriptions

The department provides course descriptions for all undergraduate courses in English.

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program

The Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program allows outstanding undergraduate students to begin coursework for the Master of Arts in English during their senior year.

Program Description

Working with the Undergraduate Advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies, students selected into this program begin a carefully tailored course of study that will allow them to complete their BA degree while they also begin the coursework toward their MA.

Program Requirements

To apply, students must have a minimum 3.25 overall GPA and must submit one reference letter to the English Department. The letter should emphasize the student's ability to be successful in graduate-level coursework. Each applicant will complete an ABM admissions interview.

Additional Requirements for Creative Writing Students

Students concentrating in Creative Writing have additional admissions requirements.

Continuing in the Program

To continue in the program past the BA, students must apply for full admission to the Graduate School and into the English Department's M.A. Program. Students are encouraged to begin planning to enter the Accelerated B.A./M.A. program early in their undergraduate career, in consultation with their advisor in the Department of English.