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This page explains requirements for majors and minors in English. Information about the writing minor can be found on its own page. Additional information about majors and minors in English and Writing Studies can be found in the course catalog. You can also view a printer-friendly version of this page.
English Major, Literature Concentration
*Recommended advised electives include any ENG course which satisfies the Writing Studies Minor requirements.
English Major, Professional Skills Concentration
English Education Major, Secondary Education
(with teacher certification; for additional information, consult with the College of Education)
| Liberal Arts Requirements (20 Units) |
| See the General Education section of the Course Catalog for more information about these requirements. |
| Foundation courses |
9 |
| Distribution courses |
11 |
| Professional Requirements (9 units) -- see the College of Education for more information |
| Major Requirements (12 Units) |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Number of Units |
| ENG 203-204 |
Major British Writers I, II |
2 |
| ENG 215-216 |
Major American Writers I, II |
2 |
| ENG 355 |
Teaching of Composition |
1 |
| ENG 356 |
English Grammar |
1 |
| ENG 400 |
Shakespeare |
1 |
| ENG 407, 420, or 421 |
Novel Elective |
1 |
| ENG 431 |
History & Development of the English Language |
1 |
| Various |
Post-1800 (British) elective |
1 |
| Various |
Advanced American elective |
1 |
| ENG 490 |
Senior Seminar |
1 |
| SPK 201 |
Speech: Oral Interpretation |
1 |
| Total Program: 40 units |
English Education Major, Elementary Education
(with teacher certification; for additional information, consult with the College of Education)
| Liberal Arts Requirements (20 Units) |
| See the General Education section of the Course Catalog for more information about these requirements. |
| Foundation courses |
9 |
| Distribution courses |
11 |
| Professional Requirements (11 units) -- see the College of Education for more information |
| Major Requirements (10 Units) |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Number of Units |
| ENG 203-204 |
Major British Writers I, II |
2 |
| ENG 215-216 |
Major American Writers I, II |
2 |
| ENG 315 |
Greek and Roman Literature |
1 |
| ENG 354 |
Literature for Children and Adolescents |
1 |
| ENG 355 |
Teaching of Composition |
1 |
| ENG 356 |
English Grammar |
1 |
| Various |
Pre-1800 (British) elective |
1 |
| Various |
Post-1800 (British) elective |
1 |
| Various |
Advanced American elective |
1 |
| ENG 490 |
Senior Seminar |
1 |
| SPK 201 |
Speech: Oral Interpretation |
1 |
| Total Program: 40 units |
A college-level course (three semester hours) in English, mathematics, science, social studies and a language other than English is required for New York state certification in elementary grades.
English Minor, General English Concentration
To minor in English, you need to take the following required courses for a total of six units.
| Course Numbers |
Course Titles |
Number of Units |
| ENG 203-204 |
Major English Writers I, II |
2 |
| ENG 215-216 |
Major American Writers I, II |
2 |
| Varies |
Two advanced courses at the 300-400 level |
2 |
| Total Units: |
6 |
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