English Program
The Bachelor of Arts degree in English prepares students for a world demanding effective communication and critical thinking skills. The English major is an ideal pre-professional major for careers in law, medicine, journalism, or business. Because our world economy is increasingly more complex with greater workplace challenges and dynamism, employers at all levels are hiring English majors for their communication skills and problem-solving creativity. English majors also may pursue teaching careers in language arts at the elementary, middle, or high school level, or they may continue with graduate studies for college teaching. Students seeking teacher certification in this major should refer to the Education Department section of this catalog for program admission requirements, required courses, and course descriptions.
Bachelor of Arts - English
The Bachelor of Arts degree in English prepares students for a world demanding effective communication and critical thinking skills. The English major is an ideal pre-professional major for careers in law, medicine, journalism, or business. Because our world economy is increasingly more complex with greater workplace challenges and dynamism, employers at all levels are hiring English majors for their communication skills and problem-solving creativity. English majors also may pursue teaching careers in language arts at the elementary, middle, or high school level, or they may continue with graduate studies for college teaching. Students seeking teacher certification in this major should refer to the Education Department section of this catalog for program admission requirements, required courses, and course descriptions.
Bachelor of Arts - English
| Course | Hours |
| Texas Core Curriculum | |
| English 1301, 1302 | 6 sch |
| Mathematics - MATH 1314 (College Algebra or higher) | 3 sch |
| Life and Physical Sciences - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Geology | 6-8 sch |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 sch |
| Creative Arts | 3 sch |
| American History | 6 sch |
| Government/Political Science | 6 sch |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 sch |
| Component Area Option | 6 sch |
| Total | 42 sch required |
| University Requirements | |
| Literature Course | 3 sch |
| Foreign language | 8 sch |
| Total | 9 sch required |
| Major-18 Advanced sch required | 36 sch required |
| Minor - Choose from Biology, Criminal Justice, History, Mathematics, Pscychology and Spanish (9 advanced sch required) | 18 sch required |
| Electives | 15 sch |
| Total Hours | 120 sch required |
Additional Requirements: 1. Minimum of 120 sch for degree 2. Minimum of 30 sch in residence 3. Minimum of 36 sch advanced
Teacher Certification for English Major
Listed are the required courses needed for teacher certification. The courses can be used to complete the 120 sch degree in English. Contact the Education Department for admissions into the teacher education program.
- EDUC 3300
- EDUC 3302
- EDUC 3305
- EDUC 4312
- EDUC 4314
- EDUC 4605
- ENGL 3312
- Computer Literacy Course
