English BA Program
Degree Requirements
For majors who matriculated Fall 2004 or later, the bachelor of arts in English requires a minimum of 36 credits distributed as follows:
Core Courses (12 credits; not to be taken simultaneously)
- AEng205z: Introduction to Writing in English Studies
- AEng210: Introduction to English Studies (with a grade of C or higher)
- AEng305z: Studies in Writing about Texts
- AEng310: Reading and Interpretation in English Studies
Elective Courses (24 credits)
- 200+ level: 9 credits (12 if AEng205z has been waived) at or above the 200 level, including a maximum of six credits from other departments (consult the undergraduate bulletin for the list of approved courses.)
- 300+ level: 9 credits in English at or above the 300 level.
- 400 level: 6 credits at the 400 level (generally taken during senior year).
Faculty Mentorship
Upon declaration of the major, students are assigned a Faculty Mentor by the Office of Undergraduate Advisement. Majors are required to meet with their faculty mentor at least once during their academic career, and are encouraged to develop an ongoing mentor-mentee relationship. Each student is responsible for keeping track of their assigned mentor, their office hours, and their contact information, all of which can be obtained during pre-registration advisement.
For full descriptions of current and recent offerings see our Undergraduate Course Archive.
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