Certificate in English Studies

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The Certificate in English Studies helps prepare students from any major for careers that require analytical thinking and clear communication. The certificate is flexible-in consultation with an English advisor, choose any upper division (300- and 400-level) English courses that meet your interests and needs.

Lower-division courses

8 credits from lower-division classes in literature, grammar, writing, or rhetoric

At least 4 credits must be from lower-division literature courses (ENG 104 , ENG 105 , ENG 201 , ENG 202 , ENG 208 (and ENG 208A, B, etc.), ENG 209 (and ENG 209A, B, etc.), ENG 239 , ENG 240 , ENG 245 , ENG 280 , ENG 295 )
4 credits may be from any of the following creative writing courses: CW 220 , CW 230 , CW 281 , CW 282

Core Course

ENG 301 - Introduction to Literary Analysis and Theory 4 credits (must earn a C- or better)

Electives

20 credits of upper-division (300- or 400-level) ENG courses.