English, B.A. (230101)

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A grade of “C” or better is required to earn non-core credit toward major, minor, or elective requirements for those majoring in English.

Required for a Major:

30 Additional Upper Division Hours to Include:

ENGL 4025 - Literary Criticism or
ENGL 4082 - Linguistics or
ENGL 4083 - History of the English Language
9 hours at the 4000 level to satisfy English Period Requirements (Pre-1700, 1700-1900, 1900-Present)
3 cr. of ENGL Writing Elective at 3000 or 4000 level
3 cr. ENGL Diversity Equity Inclusion Elective at 3000 or 4000 level
9 cr. ENGL Electives at 3000 or 4000 level
3 cr. ENGL Shakespeare Elective: ENGL 4037 or ENGL 4038

Total Hours 39

Freshman Year

Core English Composition 6 cr. *
Core Mathematics 6 cr. *
Core Natural/Physical Sciences 6 cr. *
Core Fine Arts 3 cr. *
Core Social Sciences 6 cr. *
Elective 3 cr.
UNIV 1001 - University Seminar

Total Hours 30

Sophomore Year

ENGL 2010 - Traditions in British Literature ^ch or
ENGL 2011 - Traditions in World Literature ^ch or
ENGL 2012 - Traditions in American Literature ^ch or
ENGL 2016 - African-American Literature ^chor
ENGL 2050 - Explorations in Literature
ENGL 2099 - Introduction to English Studies
Core Humanities 6 cr. *
Foreign Language 6 cr.
Core Natural/Physical Science 3 cr. *
COMM elective 3 cr.
HIST Elective 3 cr.

Total Hours 30

Junior Year

3 cr. of ENGL Writing Elective at 3000 or 4000 level (See list below)
3 cr. ENGL Diversity Equity Inclusion Elective at 3000 or 4000 level (See list below)
9 cr. ENGL Electives at 3000 or 4000 level
ENGL 4025 - Literary Criticism or
ENGL 4082 - Linguistics or
ENGL 4083 - History of the English Language
Foreign Language 6 cr.
Minor or Electives 3 cr.
3000-4000 HIST Elective 3 cr.

Total Hours 30

Senior Year

ENGL Pre-1700 Period Requirement 3 cr. at 4000 level (See list below).
ENGL 1700-1900 Period Requirement 3 cr. at 4000 level (See list below)
ENGL 1900-Present Period Requirement 3 cr. at 4000 level (See list below)
ENGL Shakespeare Elective: ENGL 4037 or ENGL 4038 3 cr.
ENGL 4099 - Senior Capstone ^uc
Minor or Electives 15 cr.

Total Hours 30

Total hours for degree 120

Note:

*English majors should see the 2023-2024 Undergraduate Core Curriculum requirements.

Diversity Equity Inclusion Elective 3 cr.

Writing Elective 3 cr.

Pre-1700 Period Requirement 3 cr.

1700-1900 Period Requirement 3 cr.

1900-Present Period Requirement 3 cr.

Additional Information:

A grade of “C” or better is required in all English courses for those majoring in English.

A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1002 is required for enrollment in English courses that are 2000 level and above.

Students whose placement criteria indicate that they are deficient in basic English skills will be required to pass ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or better before enrolling in ENGL 1001 .

A student whose ACT/SAT score places them in developmental English or math must successfully complete the course or courses within the first three semesters of enrollment at the University of Louisiana at Monroe to be eligible to maintain continued enrollment. A maximum of three attempts (including drop “W” attempts) will be allowed for the required course. Students who fail to meet this requirement during this time limit must successfully complete the developmental course at another university or community college before being eligible to return to ULM.