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Bachelor of Science-English
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in English requires a Minor. Both the College of Arts, Sciences & Education and College of Business, Engineering and Technology offer a variety of minors. Please visit each colleges section of the catalog to review the available minors and their requirements.
Degree Requirements
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 6 | ||
| General Education Requirements | 42 | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I 8 | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II 8 | 3 |
| ENGL 2321 | British Literature 8 | 3 |
| ENGL 2326 | American Literature 8 | 3 |
| ENGL 2331 | World Literature 8 | 3 |
| ENGL 2360 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 |
| ENG 312 | Shakespeare and His Contemporaries | 3 |
| ENG 320 | Modern English Grammar and Usage | 3 |
| ENG 340 | Advanced Expository Writing (EL) | 3 |
| ENG 424 | History and Structure of the English Language | 3 |
| ENG 442 | Advanced American Literature (EL) | 3 |
| ENG 445 | Advanced World Literature | 3 |
| ENG 450 | Studies in Genre | 3 |
| ENG 472 | Advanced British Literature | 3 |
| ENG 491 | Capstone in English Studies | 3 |
| Select six semester credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Children's Literature I | ||
or ENG 306 | Young Adult Literature | |
| Studies in Women's Literature | ||
| Individual Study | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Minor | 18 | |
| Minimum of 18 semester credit hours from minors listed in the catalog (9 of which must be Upper Division semester credit hours) | ||
| Other Requirements | ||
| Upper Division Electives from History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology | 6 | |
| Electives (as needed to satisfy minimum degree requirements including 46 semester credit hours of Upper Division Coursework) | ||
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
- 6
Minimum Grade of 'C' required for all Major Courses
- 8
Satisfies Core Curriculum
- 9
May be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
NOTE: A minimum of 46 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
Bachelor of Science-English 4 Year Plan
Students should refer to their DegreeWorks degree audit in their Web for Students account for more information regarding their degree requirements.
First Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I Minimum grade of "C" required, Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| ENGL 2360 | Introduction to Literary Studies Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| IS 1100 | University Foundations Mandatory for FTIC students | 1 |
| Math Core Curriculum Requirement: | 3-4 | |
| Select one course from the following for the Creative Arts Core Curriculum Requirement: | 3 | |
| British Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| American Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| World Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II Minimum grade of "C" required, Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing & Communication | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| COMM 1307 | Introduction to Mass Communication Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | |
| or COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication Studies | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core Curriculum Requirement: | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following for the Component Area Option Core Curriculum Requirement: | 3 | |
| British Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| American Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| World Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total First Year Semester Credit Hours | 31-32 | |
Second Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENG 340 | Advanced Expository Writing (EL) Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| PSCI 2301 | American Government I: Federal & Texas Constitutions Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Life and Physical Science Core Curriculum Requirement: | 3-4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum Requirement: | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following for Major Requirement: | 3 | |
| British Literature Minimum grade of "C" required, Satisfies Core Curriculum | ||
| American Literature Minimum grade of "C" required, Satisfies Core Curriculum | ||
| World Literature Minimum grade of "C" required, Satisfies Core Curriculum | ||
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENG 442 | Advanced American Literature (EL) Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| PSCI 2302 | American Government II: Federal & Texas Political Behavior Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Life and Physical Science Core Curriculum Requirement: | 3-4 | |
| Minor Required Course | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following for the Upper Division English Elective: | 3 | |
| Children's Literature I Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
or ENG 306 | Young Adult Literature | |
| Studies in Women's Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| Individual Study Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| Special Topics Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Second Year Semester Credit Hours | 30-32 | |
Third Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENG 320 | Modern English Grammar and Usage Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| ENG 445 | Advanced World Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| ENG 450 | Studies in Genre Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following for Upper Division English Elective: | 3 | |
| Children's Literature I Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
or ENG 306 | Young Adult Literature | |
| Studies in Women's Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| Individual Study Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| Special Topics Minimum grade of "C" required | ||
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENG 312 | Shakespeare and His Contemporaries Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| ENG 424 | History and Structure of the English Language Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| ENG 472 | Advanced British Literature Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective from History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Third Year Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
Fourth Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective from History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENG 491 | Capstone in English Studies Minimum grade of "C" required | 3 |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Fourth Year Semester Credit Hours | 28 | |
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
NOTE: A minimum of 46 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
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