These courses do not count towards the English major. Many English majors have high test scores or advanced placement credit that enables them to waive a portion of this requirement. This is achieved by having each student explore a topic in depth within the structure of a seminar. The course requirements will normally include a substantial critical essay using pertinent secondary materials and an oral report on the topic of the paper. This course may be taken in either semester of the major's senior year.
Every English major is assigned a departmental advisor.
All majors are required to see their advisors each semester in order to plan their programs and to discuss their progress through the departmental requirements. Majors should also feel free to consult their advisors about career possibilities, problems they are having in their coursework, or any other matters that are directly related to the program of study of the English major. Applicants for an internship must have completed 6 courses in English and have achieved senior or second semester junior status. An intern will normally work 12 hours a week under professional supervision and will be expected to present a portfolio of work to the Director of the Internship Program at the end of the semester. All interested students should contact Dr. Rosemary Hartnett in the English Department.