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English and Literary Studies

This recommended four-year plan is designed to provide a blueprint for students to complete their degrees within four years. These plans are the recommended sequences of courses. Students must meet with their Major Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree. This plan assumes that no developmental courses are required. If developmental courses are needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which are not listed in the plan and degree completion may take longer.

NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2022-2023 academic year.

First Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Second Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

  • Major: Global Perspectives (HRS 4)
  • Major: Literature Elective (HRS 4)
  • Major: Literature Elective (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • Major: LITR 414 - SEMINAR: WI (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Spring Semester

  • General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)
  • General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Total Credits Required: 128 credits

GPA: 2.0

At least three (3) courses in the major must be at the 300-level.

^Only two GenEd courses may double count for the major. For GenEd Distribution courses, one course MUST be taken outside of HGS.+ May Double Count in General Education and Major
*If Needed
With 8 elective courses, students may consider: double major, minor or Teacher Education Certification program.
WI- Writing intensive courses needed prior to graduation