English, English Literature/Liberal Arts (Non-Teaching), B.A.

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Liberal Arts is designed to assist students in developing an informed critical perspective on language and literature while maintaining a high level of understanding and appreciation of the uses and enjoyments to be found in language and literature. It also helps to prepare students for language intensive professions such as the law where a critical approach to texts is of utmost importance.

Suggested Course Sequence

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1311 - English Composition I (ACTS ENGL 1013) Credits: 3
BIOL 1350 - Biological Science Lecture (ACTS 1004) Credits: 3
BIOL 1150 - Biological Science Laboratory (ACTS 1004) Credits: 1
BAS 1210 - Personal and Social Development Credits: 2
MATH 1330 - College Algebra (ACTS MATH 1103) Credits: 3 +
HLPE Health Elective Credits: 3

Total Hours: 15

Spring Semester

ENGL 1321 - English Composition II (ACTS ENGL 1023) Credits: 3
ENGL 2300 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
CHEM 1311 - Physical Science Lecture (ACTS 1411) Credits: 3
CHEM 1111 - Physical Science Laboratory (ACTS 1411; CHEM 1311 Co-Requisite Credits: 1
Social Science Elective Credits: 3
BAS 1120 - Career and Life Planning Credits: 1
HLPE 11__ - Physical Education Credits: 1

Total Hours: 15

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 2310 - English Literature I (ACTS ENGL 2673) Credits: 3
Humanities Electives Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3
MDFL Foreign Language Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Total Hours: 15

Spring Semester

ENGL 2320 - English Literature II Credits: 3
US History or American Gov. Credits: 3
MCOM 2390 - Oral Communication (ACTS SPCH 1003) Credits: 3
MDFL Foreign Language Credits: 3
ENGL English Elective Credits: 3

Total Hours: 15

Junior Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 3320 - American Literature I (ACTS ENGL 2653) Credits: 3
ENGL 3301 - College Grammar Credits: 3
ENGL 3360 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: 3
MDFL Foreign Language Credits: 3
Computer Elective Credits: 3

Total Hours: 15

Spring Semester

ENGL 3330 - American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 3310 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
Humanities Electives Credits: 3
MDFL Foreign Language Credits: 3
ENGL English Elective Credits: 3

Total Hours: 15

Senior Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 4390 - Literature and Criticism Credits: 3
ENGL 4302 - Modern English Grammar Credits: 3
ENGL English Elective Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3

Total Hours: 15

Spring Semester

ENGL 4301 - History of the English Language Credits: 3
ENGL English Elective Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3