Every career needs critical thinkers and good communicators. Because their skills, English majors with well-chosen minors can adapt easily and shift geers in uncertain job markets.

If you're looking for a major that combines great ideas, excellent teaching, terrific conversation, intelligent peers, and good preparation for almost any career, consider majoring with us. If you've chosen another field that values clear writing and deep insight, a minor in English literature goes well with everything.

Major in English with Literature Concentration: (download Major Checksheet--MS Word)

Liberal Studies program, 42 hours

Program requirements, 6 hours: MFL 231-232 or 240.

The major requires 42 hours as follows:

ENGL 231, 251, 252, 261, 262, 496; 3 hours selected from ENGL 389, 401, 483; and 15 hours of junior-senior English literature courses.
To complete this program, a total of 36 additional hours is required, including a minor, second major, or other approved program and general electives. Students must take at least 32 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU to satisfy general university degree requirements.

Minor in English with Literature Concentration:
Requires 18 hours of literature courses, exclusive of those approved for general education credit. (Not open to those pursuing the B.A. in English with a concentration in literature.)

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