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Dec 17, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
English, B.A.
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The Bachelor of Arts is conferred upon students completing a major in English. The English major consists of a minimum of 51 credit hours, including 27 credit hours from the core courses plus 24 credit hours in one of the five program tracks: creative writing, English education, literary and cultural studies, writing studies, and open focus.
See Special Requirements, including Foreign Language requirement (see Department of English )
Special graduation requirements: To graduate, a student must earn a grade of C or higher in every course used to fulfill the major or minor requirements in English, including courses used to fulfill the foreign language requirement. All English majors are required to demonstrate (1) intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language previously spoken or used to satisfy the NKU entrance requirement or (2) novice-level proficiency in a second foreign language. Students can demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency by either completing the appropriate 200-level course in the language studied in high school or by attaining an acceptable score on the CLEP test in that language. Students can demonstrate novice-level proficiency by completing two semesters of a language not previously studied or spoken.
♦ Indicates prerequisite.
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Degree Requirements (36-42 credits)
Core Courses for ALL Majors (12 credits)
These courses give students a foundational understanding of the discipline and its methods.
ALL Majors must follow one of the following five tracks:
Creative Writing Track (27 credits)
The creative writing track gives students background in the three major areas of creative writing studies. Students in this track receive workshop experience in specific fields.
Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.
Creative Writing - Core (9 credits)
Students must take three courses (9 credits).
Creative Writing - Track Electives (6 credits)
Students must choose two courses (6 credits) from the following list.
Creative Writing - English Electives (6 credits)
Take any ENG course numbered 300 or higher.
Creative Writing - English Electives (3 credits)
Take any ENG course numbered 200 or higher.
Creative Writing - Capstone or Internship (3 credits)
Students must choose one course (3 credits) from this list.
English Education Track (30 credits)
The English with Secondary Education Certification degree is a double major. Students who plan to teach high school English must declare a major in English with the Department of English and a major in Secondary Education with the Department of Teacher Education. Students pursuing this degree should review the portions of this catalog relating to both major programs. Upon deciding to pursue this program, students must schedule appointments with an advisor in the Department of English and an advisor in the College of Education and Human Services. There are specific Foundation of Knowledge requirements for this degree. Students pursuing this degree do not need to declare a minor or area of focus.
Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.
♦ Indicates prerequisite.
English Education Track - Core (27 credits)
English Education Track - English Elective (3 credits)
Take any ENG course numbered 300 or higher that is not included in the core of the track and the core of the English Major.
English Education Track - Capstone
The Clinical Teaching semester serves as the English Education track capstone.
Literary and Cultural Studies Track (24 credits)
The Literary and Cultural Studies track emphasizes historical literary traditions and movements, genres, and identities. This track includes a capstone or internship option with an eye toward preparing students for post-graduation endeavors such as graduate school or employment.
Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.
Literary and Cultural Studies - Group A (6 credits)
Choose two upper-division literary and cultural studies courses from the following list.
Literary and Cultural Studies Track - Group B (6 credits)
Choose two upper-division literary and cultural studies courses from the following list.
Literary and Cultural Studies - English Electives (6 credits)
Take any ENG course numbered 300 or higher.
Literary and Cultural Studies - English Electives (3 credits)
Take any ENG course numbered 200 or higher.
Literary and Cultural Studies Track - Capstone (3 credits)
Students must choose one course (3 credits) from this group.
Public and Professional Writing (24 credits)
The Public and Professional Writing track is for people who want to work in and contribute to their communities and workplaces, including community organizations, social movements, nonprofit groups, government, education, and business.Additionally, the Public and Professional Writing track has an internship option for its students’ capstone experience.
Four-Year Plan: Click here to view the Four-Year Plan for this specific program. To find out more about Four-Year Plans, visit the Policies and Procedures page.
Public and Professional Writing - Core (3 credits)
Public and Professional Writing - Track Electives (9 credits)
Students must choose three upper-level courses from the following list.
Public and Professional Writing - English Electives (6 credits)
Take any ENG course numbered 300 or higher.
Public and Professional Writing - English Electives (3 credits)
Take any ENG course numbered 200 or higher.
Public and Professional Writing - Capstone (3 credits)
Students must choose one course (3 credits) from this list.
Open Focus Track (24 credits)
The Open Focus track provides choice and flexibility for students who wish to combine courses from across the range of English studies to meet their unique needs and interests.
Capstone Experience (3 credits)
Students take one of the following two classes.
Electives (21 credits)
Students choose 21 credit hours of English courses at the 300-, 400- and 500-level from courses not used to fulfill any other requirements, including general education requirements.
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