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Requirements for Major

Nine units in English, including any three of the following: 253, 255, 257, 258, 261, plus one of the following: 203, 205, 207, 307, 308, 321, 322, 323.

At least four units in English courses numbered above 300 (only one may be a writing course).  English 348 is required for certification in secondary teaching.

The nine units used to fulfill major requirements must be taken for a numerical grade and may include a directed study only with special permission.


Requirements for Major With Creative Writing Emphasis

Nine units in English including: 205; one unit from 321, 322, 323; one unit from 378, 379; one additional writing course from 203, 207, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 321, 322, 323, 378, 379 (note: 203 is required for students in secondary education); one unit from 253, 255, 257, 258, 261; four additional literature courses including at least two numbered above 300. One 300-level course must focus on the twentieth century.  In addition, students working toward certification in elementary or secondary education must take English 348.

The nine units used to fulfill major requirements must be taken for a numerical grade and may include a directed study only with special permission.


Requirements for Minor in English

This minor is constructed to accommodate any literature emphasis, whether broadly or specifically defined.  The minor can provide a general overview, or it can be tailored to provide a specific focus as a complement for majors in history, American political thought, art history or other fields.

Five units in English, including: 203, plus two from 151, 253, 255, 257, 258, 261 and two at the 300-level (excluding writing courses).

All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade, except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis.


Requirements for Minor in Journalism

The journalism minor may be completed in addition to an English major.

Five units, including English 207 and four units from the following list: 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312.  One unit may be internship credit in journalism (typically fulfilled in an off-campus program, such as the New York Arts Program).

All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade, except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis.


Requirements for Major or Minor With Education Certification 

Elementary Major: Eight units of English, including three units from 151, 253, 255, 257, 258 and 261; three units in literature at the 300-level or above; and two units of electives in writing or literature at the 200-level or above, except 203 and 348, which are also required as part of the Elementary Education Planned Program.  

Secondary Major:
 Major course requirements same as for the English major, except that English 348 must be included in the four 300-level courses. 

Secondary Minor: Five units of English, including two units from 151, 253, 255, 257, 258, 261; one unit from 203, 205, 207, 307, 308, 321; and two units numbered 300 or above, including 348 and one literature course.  The five units must be taken for a numerical grade and may include a directed study only with special permission.

Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

 

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