Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core IMPACTS (See VSU Core Curriculum) 1 | 42 | |
| Core Curriculum Field of Study 1 | ||
| ENGL 2060 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 2080 | Grammar and Style | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| World Literature I: The Ancient World | ||
| World Literature II: The Age of Discovery | ||
| World Literature III: The Development of Modern Thought | ||
| Foreign Language and Culture equivalent to 2001 level 3 | 3-9 | |
| Select zero to six hours from the following: | 0-6 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Human Communication | ||
| Creative Writing for Non-Majors | ||
| World Literature I: The Ancient World | ||
| World Literature II: The Age of Discovery | ||
| World Literature III: The Development of Modern Thought | ||
| History of Civilization I | ||
| History of Civilization II | ||
| History of Civilization III | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Fundamentals of Philosophy | ||
| Principles of Logic and Argumentation | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Senior College Curriculum | 60 | |
| Select one of the following tracks: | ||
Literature and Creative Writing | ||
Journalism and Editing | ||
| Total hours required for the degree | 120 | |
- 1
All core classes with an ENGL prefix (ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, ENGL 2060, ENGL 2080, ENGL 2111, ENGL 2112, and ENGL 2113) must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
- 2
Student may choose one of the above courses not taken in the Humanities area.
- 3
3 hours will count in the Humanities area if student begins foreign language classwork at the 1001 level.
Literature and Creative Writing Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | 39 | |
| ENGL 3060 | Introduction to Criticism and Theory (prerequisite or corequisite to all 4000-level courses) | 3 |
| ENGL 3110 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 3120 | British Literature II | 3 |
| or ENGL 3125 | Global Anglophone Literature | |
| ENGL 3210 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 3215 | American Literature II | 3 |
| or ENGL 3235 | Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the United States | |
| ENGL 3400 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 4900 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Select one of the following writing-based courses: | 3 | |
| Professional Writing | ||
| Technical Writing and Editing | ||
| Writing for the Legal and Social Science Professions | ||
| Special Topics in Creative Writing | ||
| Narrative at Work | ||
| Survey of the History of Rhetoric | ||
| Advanced Professional Writing | ||
| Studies in Composition Theory | ||
Any 3000- or 4000-level JOUR or LING course | ||
| Select one of the following diversity courses: | 3 | |
| Global Anglophone Literature | ||
| Studies in African American Literature | ||
| Special Topics in African American Literature | ||
| Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the United States | ||
| Studies in African Literature | ||
| Studies in Women and Literature | ||
| Topics in Diversity ((can be taken twice if offered under different subtitle and content)) | ||
| Disabilities Literature | ||
| Queer Literature | ||
| Language in Society | ||
| Select two of the following Literature and Creative Writing courses: | 6 | |
| Postcolonial Literature | ||
| Special Topics in Literature | ||
| Studies in Major Writers | ||
| Studies in Poetry | ||
| Studies in Narrative | ||
| Studies in Drama | ||
| Studies in Criticism/Theory | ||
| Genre Form and Theory | ||
| Poetry Writing | ||
| Fiction Writing | ||
| Nonfiction Writing | ||
| Two ENGL literature or creative writing courses at the 3000-4000 level | 6 | |
(Experiential Learning courses such as ENGL 4500 and ENGL 2500 may be counted toward these hours) | ||
| Minor and/or Elective Courses (must include at least 6 hours of courses numbered 3000 or above in a single discipline outside of ENGL) | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Professional Practices: Writing, Editing, and Journalism Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 26 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| Global Anglophone Literature | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Literature I | ||
or ENGL 3215 | American Literature II | |
| American Literature II | ||
| Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the United States | ||
| JOUR 3080 | Editing for Publications | 3 |
| or ENGL 3000 | Advanced Descriptive English Grammar | |
| JOUR 3510 | News Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 4500 | Document Design | 3 |
| ENGL 3040 | Digital Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 3010 | Professional Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 3020 | Technical Writing and Editing | |
| ENGL 3400 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| Editing and Publication Experience | 6 | |
| ENGL 3500 | Contemporary Literary Journals | 3 |
| ENGL 4500 | Publishing Academic Journals | 3 |
| JOUR 2500 | Journalism Newspaper Seminar | 1-2 |
| Internship/Experiential Learning | 6 | |
| ENGL 4800 | Internship in English | 3-12 |
| JOUR 4800 | Internship in Journalism | 3-12 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English / Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Secondary Education--English
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A-E (see VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| To complete the dual degree in 126 hours, students must take one foreign language course (1001 or 1002) in Area C (see notes below) | ||
| Area F Requirements (see notes below) | ||
| ENGL 2060 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 2080 | Grammar and Style | 3 |
| Second course in Foreign Language | 3 | |
| SPEC 2000 | Serving Students with Diverse Needs | 3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 2999 | Teacher Education Requirements | 0 |
| Senior College Curriculum | 66 | |
| Program Requirements for BA in English (Content Concentration) | 30 | |
| ENGL 3000 | Advanced Descriptive English Grammar | 3 |
| ENGL 3060 | Introduction to Criticism and Theory | 3 |
| ENGL 3110 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 3120 | British Literature II | 3 |
| or ENGL 3125 | Global Anglophone Literature | |
| ENGL 3210 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 3215 | American Literature II | 3 |
| or ENGL 3235 | Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the United States | |
| ENGL 3400 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 4640 | Studies in Composition Theory | 3 |
| Select two of the following Diversity courses: | 6 | |
| Global Anglophone Literature (if not taken above) | ||
| Studies in African American Literature | ||
| Special Topics in African American Literature | ||
| Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the United States (if not taken above) | ||
| Studies in African Literature | ||
| Studies in Women and Literature | ||
| Topics in Diversity (may be taken a second time when offered under a different subtitle and content) | ||
| Disabilities Literature | ||
| Queer Literature | ||
| Studies in British Literature since 1968 | ||
| Program Requirements for the BSED in Secondary Education (Professional Courses) | 36 | |
| SEED 3020 | Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment | 2 |
| EDUC 3110 | Integrating Technology in Education | 2 |
| MGED 3220 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades | 3 |
| MGED 3990 | Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student | 3 |
| SEED 3991 | Differentiated Instruction in Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 4000 | Assessment for Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 4400 | English/Language Arts Methods for Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 4610 | Secondary Education Practicum I | 2 |
| SEED 4620 | Secondary Education Practicum II | 3 |
| SEED 4790 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education | 10 |
| SEED 4800 | Professional Practices Seminar | 2 |
| Total Hours Required for the Degree | 126 | |
Notes:
- The English Education Track is for students who are pursuing the double major with Education. The English Education Track can be earned in 126 hours as long as participants take their first foreign language course in Area C and take ENGL 2060 and ENGL 2080 in Area F; otherwise, attaining the double major will require more than 126 hours.
- Any English Education Track student who cannot gain acceptance into the education program or maintain program enrollment (because of low GACE scores or low GPA, for example) must switch to the English Track--B.A. Only, with its requirements of 9 hours in a single foreign language and 36 hours of ENGL courses at the 3xxx/4xxx level.
- The English Education track is for students who are pursuing the double major with education. Students who cannot gain acceptance into the education program or maintain program enrollment (because of low GACE scores or low GPA, for example) must switch to one of the other English tracks and fulfill the requirements for that track.
- To complete both majors successfully, students must earn a minimum grade of "C" or better in all Area F, content concentration, and professional courses; earn an adjusted GPA of 3.0 or higher across all EDUC courses, upper division (3000-4000) ENGL/LING courses, and professional courses; and maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher. Foreign language courses will not be included in the adjusted GPA requirement.
