B.A. students may choose from Literary Studies, Creative Writing, English Education Content and Generalist majors. College of Education students in English Education 5-Adult qualify for a second major in English in the College of Liberal Arts by completing their Teaching Specialization. English 5-Adult majors should go to the College of Liberal Arts office to declare the second major in English.

Although the areas differ, the goals are essentially the same: an acquaintance with English and American literature necessary for the liberally educated person; a knowledge of the practices necessary for perceptive reading and writing; an ability to write English with competence and grace; and a sense of English studies as a discipline.?

The capstone experience for English majors consists of ENG 499: Senior Capstone, which requires a capstone project to be determined by the student in collaboration with the instructor.