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2023-2024
Major:

English and Writing (B.A.)

The B.A. in English and Writing requires basic coursework in literature, writing, and language theory, and provides flexibility to students in pursuing additional courses that match their areas of interest and career goals. It can lead to graduate study in English, creative writing, law, or other academic or professional areas. 

Foreign language study is strongly encouraged for all English and Writing majors. Students may request the department chair to use Modern Language courses that emphasize the study of literature taken by the student to count toward the Literature area of the major or as an elective of the major.

Each student graduating with a major in English and Writing will participate in a senior skills reflection, normally in conjunction with ENG 2000 Introduction to Textual Studies and ENG 4990 Senior Capstone. These reviews will provide a means of self-assessment for each student and program assessment for the department.

Departments/Programs:

Core Courses 21-24 hours
English and Writing Major (B.A.**, 43-47 hours)
ENG 2000 Introduction to Textual Studies 4 hours
Theories and Methodologies (choose 3-4 credit hours from the following): 3-4 hours
Literature (choose 7-8 credit hours from the following, 3-4 of these credits must be at the 3000/4000 level): 7-8 hours
Writing (choose 7-8 credit hours from the following, 3-4 of these credits must be at the 3000/4000 level): 7-8 hours
Electives 18 hours

Select from any English course. 

3-4 hours must be at the 3000-4000 level.

May include following Education courses:

May include two of the following:

 
Capstone Courses 4-5 hours
All majors will choose one path from the options listed below for their capstone experience.  
   

Internship option:

ENG 4990 Senior Capstone and
ENG 4970 Capstone Internship

 
OR  

Critical or creative thesis option:

ENG 4990 Senior Capstone

 
OR  

Student teaching option:

ENG 4990 Senior Capstone
EDUC 4870 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School

 
   

First-year writing courses (ENG 1010FYW, ENG 1020FYW, ENG 1030FYW, and ENG 1040FYW) may not count toward an English major.

Students who wish to meet Nebraska certification regulation for the teaching of English in secondary schools should consult the Department of Education regarding additional Nebraska certification requirements.

**An English major customarily earns a B.A. degree. However, if a student has a first major that is associated with a different baccalaureate degree, the English major may serve as a second major for the degree associated with the first major (B.S., B.FA., B.M., B.S.N.).