Program Overview

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English

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Sierra Vista

Areas of Interest

• Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
  • English & Literature
  • Education & Human Development
  • Psychology & Human Behavior
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences

WUE Eligible?

Yes, at WUE Certain Locations

WUE students attending the UA pay 150% of the in-state resident tuition. Residency in a participating state is not a guarantee of admission to a WUE program. In addition to the UA admission requirements, some WUE programs at the UA have additional criteria such as higher minimum SAT/ACT test scores or high school GPAs. Some programs may also set a limit on the number of WUE students they accept each year due. Information on the WUE programs offered by the UA is available by selecting either UA Main or CAST.

Overview

With a degree in English, equip yourself with a broad-based liberal arts education and key skills that apply to a multitude of careers and industries. The Bachelor of Arts in English trains students to communicate clearly and effectively while honing essential critical thinking skills. Students explore the most important works of English literature, including the foundational texts and the diverse artists and works that drive the tradition today. Courses cover a range of interests, including border studies, digital cultures, rhetoric and film. Through reading, writing and literary analysis, English majors become experts of the written word. Small class sizes allow students to work closely with faculty and peers. An English degree acts as the springboard for graduate school, law school and a breadth of career opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

• English Language: Understanding of the development of the English language as used in works of literature
• Foundational Texts: Knowledge of foundational texts of British and American literature
• Historical and Cultural Range: Understanding of the historical and cultural range of literature written in English
• Literary Research: Ability to conduct and use literary research, to the point of achieving:
  • A compelling thesis
  • Accurate and sufficient evidence presented in a scholarly manner
  • Proper disciplinary and interdisciplinary research tools
  • Clear and appropriate writing for a research paper
• Knowledge of foundational texts of British and American literature
• Understanding of the historical and cultural range of literature written in English
• Understanding of the development of the English language as used in works of literature
• Understanding of strategies of textual interpretation appropriate to different literary genres
• Ability to conduct and use literary research, to the point of achieving:
  • An overall thesis that pushes the argument beyond summary
  • Accurate and sufficient evidence presented in a scholarly manner
  • Proper disciplinary and inter-disciplinary research tools
  • Clear and appropriate writing for a research paper
• Ability to write clearly and effectively
• Textual Interpretation: Understanding of strategies of textual interpretation appropriate to different literary genres
• Writing: Ability to write clearly and effectively

Program Details

Sample Courses

• ENGL 280: Introduction to Literature
• ENGL 413: Shakespeare
• ENGL 477: Studies of Native American Literature

Career Fields

• Marketing and public relations
• Journalism
• Publishing
• Business
• Law

WUE Eligible?

Yes, at WUE Certain Locations

WUE students attending the UA pay 150% of the in-state resident tuition. Residency in a participating state is not a guarantee of admission to a WUE program. In addition to the UA admission requirements, some WUE programs at the UA have additional criteria such as higher minimum SAT/ACT test scores or high school GPAs. Some programs may also set a limit on the number of WUE students they accept each year due. Information on the WUE programs offered by the UA is available by selecting either UA Main or CAST.

Sample Courses

• ENGL 280: Introduction to Literature
• ENGL 413: Shakespeare
• ENGL 477: Studies of Native American Literature

Career Fields

• Marketing and public relations
• Journalism
• Publishing
• Business
• Law

Level of Math

General Knowledge

This strand involves the general understanding and appreciation of how mathematics is used to solve problems in everyday life. The G-strand does not prepare a student for any further work grounded in mathematics and assumes the student will not proceed beyond the basic Foundations level noted above. Thus only those students whose major requires the most general knowledge of mathematics should take this strand.

Level of Second Language

4th Semester Proficiency

Fourth-semester skill level in a second language is required. B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options:

1. Scoring the equivalent of fourth-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona.
2. Completion of a two-course sequence beyond the second semester of post-secondary language instruction.
3. Completion with a C or higher of a 300- or 400-level language course at the post-secondary level.
4. Completion of one course beyond the third semester in combination with an AP (Advanced Placement) score, IB (International Baccalaureate) score or a CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) score determined by the individual language department.
5. An AP, IB, or CLEP language score determined by individual language departments
6. A minimum of one semester study abroad in a language program approved by the appropriate language department as the equivalent of fourth-semester skill level.

Pre-major Required?

No

This Major's College

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Sample Plans

2025, English

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

1st Semester

• ENGL 101 First Year Composition
• First Semester Second Language
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)

2nd Semester

• ENGL 102 First Year Composition
• Second Semester Second Language
• Math
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections

Second Year

3rd Semester

• Third Semester Second Language
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• Minor Course
• General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)

4th Semester

• Fourth Semester Language Course
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• ENGL 280 Introduction to Literature
• Minor Course
• Minor Course

Third Year

5th Semester

• ENGL 380 Literary Analysis
• Core Class: Select from ENGL 373A, 373B or 373C
• ENGL Language Emphasis Course
• Minor Course
• Minor Course

6th Semester

• Core Class: Select from ENGL 373A, 373B or 373C
• ENGL Upper or Lower Division Elective
• ENGL Upper or Lower Division Elective
• ENGL Upper Division Elective
• Minor Course

Fourth Year

7th Semester

• ENGL 431A or 431B Shakespeare
• ENGL Upper Division Elective
• ENGL Upper Division Elective
• General Elective
• General Elective

8th Semester

• ENGL 496A Studies in Authors, Periods, Genres and Themes
• ENGL Upper Division Elective
• General Elective
• General Elective

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