Majors & Minors
- Literature Major
- Creative Writing Major
- Honors
- Forms
- Secondary Teacher Certification
The major in Literature consists of thirty-three (33) hours.
At the 200-level, those pursuing the Literature major or the Secondary Certification Program in English Track are expected to successfully complete ENG 263 and one 200-level genre or thematically organized course (233, 234, 235, 236, 237 or 240).
At the 300-level, those pursuing the Literature Track or the Secondary Certification Program in English are expected to successfully complete ENG 301, either 332 or 333, one course in English literature before 1700 (330, 335, 340, or 342), one course in British literature 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries (346 , 347, 348, or 349 ), one course in American literature 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries (352, 353 354, 357 or 359), one course in British and/or American 20th century (358, 360, 362, 364, 366, 367, 368 or 369), and two electives number 300 or above.
All Literature Track and Secondary Certification Program in English Track students will complete their program by taking 480S.
A minor in English in Literature consists of five English courses above ENG 108, including
at least one course from 233, 234, 235, 263, 264 or 265, and three courses numbered 300 or above.
The major in Creative Writing consists of thirty-three (33) hours.
All creative writing students will successfully complete a program devoted to literary history and background reading which will include at the 200-level: ENG 263 and one 200-level genre or thematically organized course (233, 234, 235, 236, 237 or 240).
At the 300-level, those pursuing the Creative Writing Track are expected to successfully complete ENG 301, either 332 or 333, one course in British literature 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries (346 , 347, 348, or 349), one course in American literature 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries (352, 353 354, 357 or 359), and one course in British and/or American 20th century (358, 360, 362, 364, 366, 367, 368 or 369).
Creative Writing majors wishing to emphasize poetry will successfully
complete 308, 309, 311, and either 485 (Sams Seminar in Poetry) or 487.
Creative Writing majors wishing to emphasize fiction will successfully complete 308, 309, 312, and either 485 (Sams Seminar in Fiction) or 487.
Creative Writing majors wishing to emphasize playwriting will successfully complete 308 or 309, ENG/THR 371, ENG 372, and (Sams Seminar in Playwriting) or 487.
Students seeking a generalist writing emphasis must pair ENG 311 with the ENG 485 (Sams Seminar in Fiction or Drama); or ENG 312 with the ENG 485 (Sams Seminar in Poetry or Drama); or ENG/THR 371 with the ENG 485 (Sams Seminar in Fiction or Poetry).
In addition to the course requirements detailed under the Literature Track tab, majors on the Literature Track may attain Departmental Honors in English by successfully completing the major requirements plus ENG 329 and 488 under the direction of an Honors Committee composed of the Chair and two members of the English Department selected by the student. Students should register for ENG 488 in the spring semester of their junior year and complete the honors paper by March 15 of the senior year.
In addition to the course requirements detailed under the Creative Writing Track tab, majors on the Creative Writing Track may attain Departmental Honors in English by submitting a portfolio by March 15 of the senior year to be juried by outside readers. The portfolio must be judged “outstanding” to receive honors.
A grade point average of 3.50 in upper-division English classes is required for honors on all major tracks.
Teacher certification in English (6-12) is available to English majors who successfully complete the regular Literature Track program and ENG 323 or 325. Students planning to teach English in secondary school should notify their advisor and contact the secondary education advisor in Tift College of Education. Required courses in education include EDUC 210, 220, 256, 283, 357, 398, 399, 406, 468, 469, 476, 485, and 492.
Please consult the Tift College of Education Admission to Teacher Education web page for more details.