The University requirement in English composition is satisfied by the completion of ENG 101-102, ENG 114, or ENG 198. Completing this requirement is a prerequisite for 200- and 300- level English courses. For placement information, see Reading and Writing General Competencies requirements in Section V. For additional details, consult the department chairperson or the director of writing programs.

Students majoring in English must complete at least thirty-six semester hours of English courses, including first-year composition, and at least twenty-four semester hours at the 300-400 level.

A minor in English consists of twelve semester hours. Students in B.A. programs can acquire teacher licensure in Integrated Language Arts through the E11A program. For details, consult the department chairperson.

The English department awards a writing certificate to students who achieve a 3.0 grade-point average in eighteen semester hours of approved writing and writing-related courses, including at least twelve semester hours of upper-divisional (300-400) courses, and who pass a final examination including an impromptu essay. For details, consult the department chairperson.

Faculty

Sheila Hassell Hughes, Chairperson
Margaret M. Strain, Director of Graduate Studies
Bryan Bardine, Interim Director of Writing Programs
Professors Emeriti: August, Cochran, Durham, Henninger, Labadie, H. Martin, Means, Murphy, Palumbo, Patrouch, Stockum
Professors: Farrelly, Kimbrough, K. Marre, Pici, Wilhoit
Associate Professors: Bardine, Boehnlein, Carrillo, Hughes, L. Marre, McCombe, Potter, Strain, Wendorf, Youngkin
Assistant Professors: Krummel, Morgan, Ramnarayan, Slade, Vorachek, Walker
Lecturers: Adams, Biswas, DeAloia, Krug, E. Martin, Sexton, Trollinger