The English Major requires a minimum of 37 credits or twelve courses at the 200-level and above, including:
- Two required courses: ENWR 220: Writing in the Major and ENGL 300: The Pursuits of English;
- At least one pre-1700 course, one pre-1800 course, two pre-1900 courses, and one post-1900 course.
Courses in the major should cover at least three different genres: poetry, film, drama, and/or fiction.
Courses in the major must cover international issues, ethnic studies, women and gender studies, and class issues.