Overview
The English program at USAO is designed to offer students a broad base of knowledge in literature, composition, creative writing, and foreign languages. Emphasis is upon the power of words and their best use. English majors may choose from several concentrations, and their experience is further augmented by the opportunity to learn special tutorial skills in the Academic Writing Center and participate in individually designed practicums.
Available concentrations include Literature, emphasizing American, British, and global literary traditions; Creative Writing, emphasizing the composition of poetry, prose fiction, and other creative genres; Interdisciplinary Writing, emphasizing professional and cross-disciplinary writing skills; and Teacher Certification, preparing students to teach language arts in grades 6-12.
Graduates are well prepared for immediate careers in a variety of areas such as public-school teaching, publishing and editing, and business writing. Those who elect to continue their studies in graduate school are especially well prepared to do so.
BA in English with Interdisciplinary Emphasis Degree Checksheet
Why Major in English?
Degree Requirements
See Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum
Required English Core (15 hours)
English Theory Electives (choose 3 hours)
Communication Electives (choose 6 hours)
Creative Writing Electives (choose 3 hours)
Literature Electives (choose 6 hours)
| ENGL 2313 | Creating America: A survey from the beginnings to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 2323 | Transitional America: A survey from 1865-present day | 3 |
| ENGL 3003 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 3113 | Folklore and Mythology: Survey of the major works of the ancient world. | 3 |
| ENGL 3123 | Global Classicism | 3 |
| ENGL 3213 | Monsters, Myths and Manners: Beowulf to Mad King George. | 3 |
| ENGL 3223 | Back to the Future: From Austen to Tolkien to Ishiguro | 3 |
Seminar in English (6 hours)
Foreign Language Requirement (14 hours)
Competency at the intermediate level, generally met by taking and passing 14 hours of college courses in the same language (Spanish or French). Any substitutions must be approved by the Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Humanities and the Foreign Language Department.
Choose 14 hours from the same language.