You must complete six credits of composition with a grade of C or higher to earn a degree.  You may take one of these paths:

• ENG 101 (3 credits) and ENG 102 (3 credits)
  students must complete English 101 with a grade of C or higher before taking English 102.

OR

• ENG 101 and ENG102 for Honors students (3 credits each)
  completion of English 101 with a grade of C or higher, appropriate placement scores, and acceptance into the Honors Program are required to take Honors English 102.

OR

• ENG 107 (3 credits) and ENG 108 (3 credits)
  for International students for whom English is a second language; equivalent to English 101 and 102; completion of English 107 with a grade of C or higher is prerequisite to English 108.

Which course should I take?
Before registering for an English course, read:

• Course Descriptions describe the course content. 
• Course Sequences describe the order in which you take courses.
• Placement Testing and English Course Prerequisites to ensure your success
• Course Competencies for CRE, ENG, ENH, ESL, JRN, MCO, RDG
  (use most recently dated document)

Non-Traditional Formats
English courses are offered in various delivery formats:

• Online Courses   Use the Internet for course delivery; do not meet on campus.
• Hybrid Courses   Meet half of the time in the classroom and the rest of the work is done online, using the Internet.
• Learning Communities   Linked or blocked courses, may be team-taught, with the same students in each of the two courses.
• Honors Program   Intellectually challenging, small classes with outstanding teachers

Syllabi are available that explain requirements and policies for individual courses.

More Information
English courses fulfill general studies requirements in communications and humanities and provide background for advanced study programs.  They develop communication skills for personal, employment, and academic use. Communication skills taught in the English Department are essential in any employment area. English majors are well prepared for careers in teaching, law, politics, journalism, writing, editing, public relations, advertising, marketing and management.

English Humanities courses encourage personal enrichment through the study of literature.  Courses in English as a second language assist foreign speakers to learn to speak, write, and read English.

Students should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete degree requirements in an expedient manner.  Required courses may not be available every semester or year.  Due to limited course offerings, degree-seeking students may find it necessary to extend completion time lines and attend both day and evening classes.

The department recommends that students have keyboarding skills. Papers must be typed.

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What can I do with a
major in English?
The ability to communicate clearly and directly is a key to career advancement in many aspects of business, government, and community service.  Read more about careers for people with a major in English.