English

Bachelor of Arts Degree

English

On freshman or upper level, all grammar and writing courses provide the English major ability to polish and refine his knowledge of the English language and learn effective means of expression.

Survey courses in classical English and American literature are designed to (1) acquaint the student with great literary masterpieces, (2) show trends in literature from various philosophies, and (3) lay a foundation for upper-level literature courses. Courses offered on junior/senior levels train effective future English teachers and allow students the opportunity to study in greater depth specific authors and genres, which develops a lasting appreciation for literature.

Academic requirements: Students must have at least a “C” in all English courses. A minor must be completed.

Academic Program Fee: $30 per semester or $7.50 per payment.

Recommended Course Sequence

FallSpringFreshman
BI 101 New Testament Survey 2
EN 101 English Grammar and Composition 3
HI 101 History of Civilization 3
MA Mathematics Elective 3
PE   PE Activity Elective 1
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
 
Total Hours 15
BI 102 New Testament Survey 2
EN 102 English Grammar and Composition 3
HI 102 History of Civilization 3
PE   PE Activity Elective 1
SC/MA Science/Mathematics Elective 3
SP 102 Fundamentals of Speech 3
  Elective 2
Total Hours 17
FallSpringSophomore
BI 201 Old Testament Survey 2
EN 202 American Literature 3
EN
 		 360
 		 Advanced English Grammar and Composition  
3
  Social Science Elective 3
  Minor or Electives 5
Total Hours 16
BI 202 Old Testament Survey 2
EN 204 English Literature 3
EN   English Elective1 3
HI 210 History of England 3
 
 		 Minor or Electives
 		 5
 
Total Hours 16
FallSpringJunior
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
BL/ML Foreign Language Elective 3
EN 301 Creative Writing 3
EN   English Elective1 3
  Minor or Electives 5
Total Hours 16
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
BL/ML Foreign Language Elective 3
EN 315 Shakespeare 3
EN   English Elective1 3
  Minor or Electives 5
Total Hours 16
FallSpringSenior
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
BL/ML Foreign Language Elective 3
EN 441 Senior Literature Research Project 1
EN   English Elective1 3
  Social Science Elective 3
  Minor or Electives 4
Total Hours 16
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
BL/ML Foreign Language Elective 3
ED 430 Instructional Methods2 2
EN 405 Milton 3
EN   English Elective1 3
  Social Science Elective 3
Total Hours 16

1 English majors may take CW 301 Copy Writing and CW 302 Copy Editing for English electives (with minimum grade of “C”).
2 Double majors also take ED 431.
‡ At least 4 hours out of the 8 hours of BI/BB electives must have a BI course number.