English B.A.

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The English curriculum offers an array of courses in literature with emphasis on written and oral analytic skills.

EMPLOYMENT

Publishing, journalism, public relations, human services, teaching, sales management/training, church vocations, and graduate programs.

DEGREE AWARDED

Bachelor of Arts

CONTACT

Dr. Marv Hinten
Division of Religion and Humanities
316-295-5559
hintenm@friends.edu

Major Requirements: 22 credit hours

Choose one for the following: 3 credit hours

Choose a Concentration:

Literature Concentration: 18 credit hours

ENGL 422 - Major Novels
ENGL 460 - Literary Interpretation
ENGL 470 - Special Topics in English
Choose 9 credit hours of Electives from the following:

Note: ** ENGL 210 or 220 cannot be used to meet General Education requirements and be used to meet an elective.
COMM 175 - Reporting 1
** ENGL 210 - World Masterpieces 1
or
** ENGL 220 - World Masterpieces 2
ENGL 315 - Journalism Law and Responsibility
ENGL 322 - U.S. Women’s History/Literature (Multicultural)
ENGL 330 - Grammar in the Context of Writing
ENGL 335 - Young Adult Literature and Writing
ENGL 355 - Writing for the Media
ENGL 360 - Creative Writing
ENGL 421 - Contemporary World Literature and Film

Writing Concentration: 18 credit hours

Choose one of the following for: 3 credit hours

ENGL 360 - Creative Writing
BSAD 260 - Business Communications
Take the course not used to meet the English major core requirement.

Choose three of the following: 9 credit hours

Total Major Requirements: 40 credit hours

English Language Arts Education:

Through the Division of Education, English majors can be certified in secondary education. See the Secondary Education section for further requirements for this major.