English Language and Literature

Prerequisites for Entering the Major

Prerequisites for Entering the Major B.A. English B.A. English: Creative Writing Concentration
None

Requirements for Each Degree

Requirements for Each Degree B.A. English B.A. English: Creative Writing Concentration
14 courses (incl senior requirement)	15 courses (incl senior requirement)
3 foundational courses chosen from ENGL 1025Course description not found, ENGL 1026Course description not found, ENGL 1027Course description not found, and ENGL 1028Course description not found
1 advanced course in each of four historical periods: Medieval, Renaissance, 18th/19th Century, 20th/21st Century
1 junior seminar
No more than 5 ENGL courses numbered 1014-1030
No more than 2 creative writing courses	4 creative writing courses, including at least 2 advanced (4000-level; previously numbered 451 or higher); 1 in same genre as ENGL 4400Course description not found; and 1 in another genre.
	At least 11 literature courses

Senior Requirements

Senior Requirements B.A. English B.A. English: Creative Writing Concentration
2 senior seminars or 1 senior seminar and 1 one-term Senior Essay (ENGL 4100Course description not found) or 1 two-term Senior Essay (ENGL 4100Course description not found and ENGL 4101Course description not found)	1 senior seminar or 1 one-term Senior Essay (ENGL 4100Course description not found) and Creative Writing Concentration Senior Project (ENGL 4400Course description not found)

Substitutions

Substitutions B.A. English B.A. English: Creative Writing Concentration

DRST 0001 and DRST 0002 or ENGL 1029Course description not found and ENGL 1030Course description not found may substitute for one foundational course; 2 upper-level courses with overlapping material may substitute for one foundational course with DUS permission; Up to 2 relevant courses in other departments may substitute for electives in the major; Residential College Seminars may substitute for electives in the major. DUS permission required.

Career Outcomes

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