English
Major Requirements
Major: English
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning † | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology † | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts † | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences † | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness † | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity *† | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.
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General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.
Major requirements
Students must earn a grade of 'C' or better in all courses used to fulfill requirements for the English major. These courses may only be repeated once.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| ENGL 167 | Introduction to English Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 272 | Literary Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL 275 | Introduction to Writing Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 467 | English Studies Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Lower Division Elective Courses - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Literature Survey Courses - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Literature Masterpieces | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Cultural Diversity Courses - Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Women's Writing | ||
| Multicultural Writers | ||
| Literature and The Environment | ||
| 19th Century American Fiction | ||
| Contemporary American Fiction | ||
| Themes in American Culture | ||
| The Bible as Literature | ||
| Global Seminar | ||
| British Fiction | ||
| Young Adult Literature in a Multicultural World | ||
| Social and Regional Varieties of English | ||
| Language Bias | ||
| International Technical Writing | ||
| Literacy, Culture and Identity | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| Upper Division Elective Courses: 300-400 level courses: | ||
Note - AHSS 472 and AHSS 476 may be used to satisfy the 300-400 level and/or 400-level course electives below. | ||
| ENGL | 300-400 Level Courses | 6 |
| ENGL | 400 Level Courses | 9 |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Minor Requirements
Minor: English
literature OPTION OR WRITING OPTION
Required Credits: 21
Literature Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| ENGL 272 | Literary Analysis | 3 |
| Early Period Literature Survey Course: Select one | 3 | |
| World Literature Masterpieces | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| Later Period Literature Survey Courses: Select one | 3 | |
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Minor Electives: Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| 200 Level Coursework (no more than 3 credits): | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| 300 Level Coursework: | ||
| Women's Writing | ||
| Fantasy and Science Fiction | ||
| Multicultural Writers | ||
| Literature and The Environment | ||
| 19th Century American Fiction | ||
| Contemporary American Fiction | ||
| Themes in American Culture | ||
| The Bible as Literature | ||
| Poetry of Rock | ||
| Modern Poetry | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| Film Genres and Styles | ||
| British Fiction | ||
| Non-fiction Prose | ||
| 400 Level Coursework (must take at least 3 credits): | ||
| Young Adult Literature in a Multicultural World | ||
| 20th Century American Writers | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| Topics in American Literature | ||
| Medieval Literature | ||
| Renaissance Literature | ||
| Topics in British Literature | ||
| Romantic Literature | ||
| Writing Elective: Select from the following: | 3 | |
| Writing and the Creative Process | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | ||
| Creative Writing Studio | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Writing Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| ENGL 275 | Introduction to Writing Studies | 3 |
| Electives: Select from the following: | 15 | |
| Peer Tutoring and Writing in the Disciplines | ||
| Literary Publications | ||
| Business and Professional Writing | ||
| Writing in the Technical Professions | ||
| Writing and the Creative Process | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Writing in the Sciences | ||
| Writing in the Health Professions | ||
| Writing in the Design Professions | ||
| Visual Culture and Language | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | ||
| Creative Writing Studio | ||
| International Technical Writing | ||
| Literacy, Culture and Identity | ||
| Electronic Communication | ||
| Advanced Writing Workshop | ||
| Researching and Writing Grants and Proposal | ||
| Literature, Film or Linguistics Course: Select from the following: | 3 | |
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Women's Writing | ||
| Fantasy and Science Fiction | ||
| Multicultural Writers | ||
| Literature and The Environment | ||
| 19th Century American Fiction | ||
| Contemporary American Fiction | ||
| Themes in American Culture | ||
| Grammatical Structure/English | ||
| Modern Poetry | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| Film Genres and Styles | ||
| British Fiction | ||
| Non-fiction Prose | ||
| History of the English Language | ||
| Social and Regional Varieties of English | ||
| Language Bias | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Minor Requirements and Notes
- A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.