The Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Literature Emphasis (ENGLI.BA) prepares students for graduate work in the discipline or for careers in research, writing, editing, and a variety of other related occupations. The program provides a broad overview of world literature with emphasis on British and American writers. In addition to the common core required of all English majors, students in the Literature Emphasis program take several survey courses, a course in literary theory, and specialty
courses focusing on particular authors or literary periods.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in English with teacher certification (ENGLI.BAT) prepares students to teach English at the middle and high school levels. In addition to the common core required of all English majors, students in the teacher certification program take courses in Young Adult Literature, Composition Theory, and Methods of Teaching English. In addition to these courses housed in the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages, students complete the professional education sequence, including a semester of student teaching at the secondary level.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Writing Emphasis (ENGLW.BA) prepares students for graduate work in the discipline or for careers in writing, editing, publishing, and a variety of related fields. The program provides a broad overview of rhetoric, advanced academic writing, and various genres of creative writing. In addition to the common core required of all English majors, students in the Writing Emphasis program take courses in rhetoric, introductory and advanced creative writing, and professional writing.
The Bachelor of Arts in French or Spanish program (FRNCH.BA, SPNSH.BA) prepares students for graduate work in the target language or for work in a variety of careers, including political science, business and academia. In addition to language learning and practice, upper-level coursework in literature, stylistics, and special topics, students will take a capstone course that will engage and motivate them to integrate their faith and their chosen disciplines.
The Bachelor of Arts in French or Spanish teacher certification program (FRNCH.BAT SPNSH.BAT) prepares students for careers as teachers of French or Spanish in grades 7 through 12. Courses at all levels are designed to increase students’ proficiency levels in all skills, enabling them to each effectively with an advanced knowledge of the target-language culture. Study abroad programs are available and encouraged for all teaching licensure candidates.