English
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Major Requirements
Major: English
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 122
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 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Transfer Students: Must earn a minimum of 60 credits from a baccalaureate-degree granting or professional institution.
- Of these 60, at least 36 must be NDSU resident credits as defined in #7.
- Within the 36 resident credits, a minimum of 15 must be in courses numbered 300 or higher and 15 credits in the major field of study.
- At least 36 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication (C) | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (R) † | 3 | |
| Science and Technology (S) † | 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (A) † | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) † | 6 | |
| Wellness (W) † | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D) *† | ||
| Global Perspectives (G) *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| * | May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category. |
| † | 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. |
- A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree – The completion of a minor program of study, a second major, or a second degree is required.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree – Second year language proficiency at college level required.
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College Requirements
An additional 9 credits are required by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for all Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs of study, except the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, the Bachelor of Music degree, the Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree, and the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Design:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AH&SS College Requirements | ||
Courses used to satisfy any general education requirement cannot be used to also count toward the AH&SS College Requirements. A minimum of three credits is required in each of the 3 following areas for a total of 9 credits. Choose only those courses with the prefixes listed for each area. A course with the WGS prefix can only be used in one area. | ||
| Area One: Humanities | 3 | |
ARB, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HIST, HUM, PHIL, RELS, SPAN, or WGS | ||
| Area Two: Social Sciences | 3 | |
ANTH, CJ, COMM, EMGT, POLS, SOC, or WGS | ||
| Area Three: Fine Arts | 3 | |
ARCH, ART, ENVD, LA, MUSC, or THEA | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
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 358 | Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences (May satisfy general education category C) | 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 | ||
| Contemporary Women Writers | ||
| Multicultural Writers | ||
| Literature and The Environment | ||
| 19th Century American Fiction | ||
| Contemporary American Fiction | ||
| Themes in American Culture | ||
| The Bible as Literature | ||
| Study Tour Abroad | ||
| 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 | ||
| ENGL | 300-400 Level Courses | 6 |
| ENGL | 400 Level Courses | 9 |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Degree Notes:
- Students who major in English and declare a minor in English-Writing option or English-Studies option must have 12 unique credits in the minor that were not taken as part of the major requirements.
Minor Requirements
Minor: English - Literature Option
Required Credits: 21
| 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 | ||
| The Bible as Literature | ||
| 300 Level Coursework: | ||
| Women's Writing | ||
| Contemporary Women Writers | ||
| Fantasy and Science Fiction | ||
| Multicultural Writers | ||
| Literature and The Environment | ||
| 19th Century American Fiction | ||
| Contemporary American Fiction | ||
| Themes in American Culture | ||
| Poetry of Rock | ||
| Modern Poetry | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| American Road Book | ||
| 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 | ||
| American Realistic Literature | ||
| 20th Century American Writers | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| Topics in American Literature | ||
| Medieval Literature | ||
| Renaissance Literature | ||
| Topics in British Literature | ||
| 18th Century 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 | |
Minor Requirements and Notes
- A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
- Students who major in English and declare a minor in English-Literature option must have 12 unique credits in the minor that were not taken as part of the major requirements.
Minor Requirements
Minor: English - Writing Option
Minor Requirements
Required Credits: 21
| 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 II | ||
| 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 | ||
| Literary Publications III | ||
| 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 | ||
| Contemporary Women Writers | ||
| 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 | ||
| American Road Book | ||
| 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.
- Students who major in English and declare a minor in English-Writing option must have 12 unique credits in the minor that were not taken as part of the major requirements.