A major in English requires 39 semester hours. The department offers 200-level courses to introduce students to the British and American literary traditions as well as methods of literary research and analysis. Courses at the 300 and 400 levels concentrate on specific historical periods, genres, minority literatures, and authors, and provide opportunities for in-depth study of literary texts. Since only the Bachelor of Arts degree is offered for English majors, all majors must complete the foreign-language requirement of that degree. Introductory and advanced courses are offered in poetry and fiction as well as basic and advanced courses in journalism.
Most classes are small, focusing on student work and revisions.
Craft in writing and creativity in thought are sought and supported throughout the program.