Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English

The study of English prepares students to gain critical reading skills, develop focused research methods, learn the craft of rhetoric, improve analytical thinking, and enhance precise writing skills through the study of grammar, literature, and prose.

About This Program

Students seeking a degree in English will learn effective communication skills, various types of writing, structure of language, and critical research and review methods. Students will also examine many types of literature produced throughout the course of history in order to gain new perspectives and develop an evolved understanding of the written word, the historical evolution of language, and the exploration of cultures. Many of our graduates further their education and continue on to doctoral programs while others attain positions in fields such as education, law, information technology, business, and journalism.

 

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The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English requires 120 semester hours to complete.


The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree requires that all students select a minor field of study in an area of concentration such as humanities, theatre, foreign language, history, art, music, philosophy, journalism, or another area approved by the advisor and the chairperson.


All courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better. 


Total Credit Hours for Degree: 120 hrs

Academic Course Curriculum

 

Your Map to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English

 

Admission Requirements
Any student who is in good standing may become an English major.

General Course Prerequisites
Each student enrolled in the university is expected to earn a minimum grade of "C" in ENC 1101, ENC 1102 or the honors equivalent. Each student is expected to earn a minimum grade of "C" in any course offered by the department at the 2000 level or above.

Course Requirement for the English Major
An English major must complete the following thirty-six (36) semester hours with a grade of at least "C" in each course. All courses in which grades below "C" have been earned must be repeated. The overall average in major courses should be at least 2.00. In addition, students must complete the following supporting courses:

Supporting courses are:

  • History (EUH 2000/3000/4000 or AMH or AFA 2000/3000/4000); 
  • French or Spanish (12 hrs); 
  • Philosophy (PHI 2010); 
  • Psychology (PSY 2012); 
  • Anthropology (ANT 2000); 
  • Speech (SPC 1017/ 2608); and
  • Computer Information Systems (CGS 2060 or EME 2040).

The English major requirement of thirty-six (36) semester hours above the general studies requirements does not mean that additional hours are not encouraged; they are, in fact, strongly recommended for all majors for complete background preparation.

Minor Requirements for English Majors

All students must select a minor field of study in an area of concentration such as humanities, theatre, foreign language, history, art, music, philosophy, journalism, or another area approved by the advisor and the chairperson.

 

Program Faculty

Name Email Phone
Dr. Veronica Yon,
Department Chair
veronica.yon@famu.edu (850) 412-0000
Dr. Jeneen Surrency,
English Faculty Liaison
jeneen.surrency@famu.edu (850) 412-0000