English Major, B.A. (English Teacher Education Concentration)

If you have a love of literature, a desire to become a better writer, and a need to develop stronger critical thinking skills, the English major is for you. The Bachelor of Arts in English offers a general grounding in both American and British literature, in addition to a selection of courses focusing on world literatures, drama, women’s literature, technical writing, creative writing, linguistics, film studies, and environmental studies. The English major consists of 36 credits above the freshman level. All English majors are expected to complete a minor in another area of study. Up to 9 credit hours may be applied to both the English major and a minor. English majors must meet requirements for the B.A. in the College of Arts and Sciences.

For first-time freshman applicants, official high school transcripts are required. Specific GPA requirements 2.3 (based on a 4.0 scale)