English (B.A., B.S.)

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Student Learning Outcomes

36 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Students in this major must also complete requirements for a degree in the College of Arts & Sciences .

Departmental Requirements (36 hours)

ENGL 221 - British Literature I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 222 - British Literature II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 241 - American Literature I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 242 - American Literature II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 284 - Introduction to Criticism (C) [SGR #1, HSDC]
ENGL 489 - Senior Capstone
ENGL/LING Elective (at 200-, 300-, or 400-level) 6cr
ENGL/LING Elective (at 300- or 400-level) 12cr

Note:

ENGL 101 and ENGL 210 are considered pre-major requirements and do not count towards the 36 credit hours required in the major. Students who complete UHON 110 are not required to take ENGL 101 or 210 for the purpose of the English major.

Specialization: Creative Writing (36 hours)

Departmental Requirements

ENGL 221 - British Literature I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 222 - British Literature II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 241 - American Literature I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 242 - American Literature II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 283 - Introduction to Creative Writing (C) [SGR #1, HSDC]
ENGL 284 - Introduction to Criticism (C) [SGR #1, HSDC]
ENGL 489 - Senior Capstone
Select 2 courses from the following:
ENGL 475 - Creative Writing: Non-Fiction (C)
ENGL 476 - Creative Writing: Fiction (C)
ENGL 478 - Creative Writing: Poetry (C)
ENGL 482 - Creative Writing II (C)
ENGL 483 - Advanced Creative Writing (C)
ENGL/LING Elective (at 200-, 300-, or 400-levels) 3cr
ENGL/LING Electives (at 300- or 400-levels) 6cr

Specialization: Professional Writing (36 hours)

Departmental Requirements

ENGL 203 - English Grammar
ENGL 221 - British Literature I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 222 - British Literature II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 241 - American Literature I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 242 - American Literature II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 284 - Introduction to Criticism (C) [SGR #1, HSDC]
ENGL 486 - Rhetorical Theory & Practice (C)
ENGL 489 - Senior Capstone
Take 3 of the following courses:
ENGL 205 - Business Writing [SGR #1, HSDC]
ENGL 378 - Professional Writing
ENGL 379 - Technical Communication (C)
ENGL 493 - Workshop in English
ENGL 402 - Persuasive Writing
ENGL 403 - Grant Writing
ENGL Electives (at 300- or 400-levels) 3 cr hrs

Specialization: Secondary Teaching (36 hours)

Students who wish to obtain certification to teach secondary school must also complete coursework and testing in the School of Education. Please contact the English Department or the School of Education for further information.

Departmental Requirements

ENGL 203 - English Grammar
ENGL 221 - British Literature I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 222 - British Literature II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 241 - American Literature I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 242 - American Literature II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
ENGL 284 - Introduction to Criticism (C) [SGR #1, HSDC]
ENGL 431 - Shakespeare I (C)
Or
ENGL 432 - Shakespeare II (C)
Or
ENGL 433 - Studies in Shakespeare
ENGL 489 - Senior Capstone
LING 403 - Introduction to Linguistics (C)
Or
LING 425 - Modern English Grammar (C)
ENGL/LING Elective (at 200-, 300-, or 400-levels) 3cr
ENGL/LING Elective (at 300- or 400-levels) 6cr

English Double Major (30 Hours)

See English Double Major for program requirements.

Secondary Education-English Education specialization (B.S.Ed.)

See Secondary Education-English Education specialization (B.S.Ed.) for program requirements.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.

Related Program:

Secondary Education, B.S.Ed.-English Education specialization 4-year plan guide

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

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