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Degree Requirements

English Major and English Major with teacher Licensure: The English major must fulfill the Bachelor of Arts(B.A.) degree requirements, including 42 hours in English. In addition to ENG 101-102, 211-212, the major includes the following requirements: (1) two courses from ENG 300, 306, 308, 320, 403, 409, 415; (2) ENG 303; (3) ENG 304; (4) one course from ENG 325, 407, 424, 465, 480, 481, 485; (5) ENG 411; (6) one course from ENG 472 and 475; (7) one course from ENG 330, 404, 406, and 434; (8) one course from 440, 450, and 460; and (9) ENG 498. In ENG 498, all English majors take an English exit exam before graduation.

The English major not seeking teacher licensure must have a minor area of study comprising 18-21 hours selected in consultation with one's advisor.

The English major desiring teacher licensure must(1) complete all professional requirements mandated by the State of Mississippi certification standards, (2) complete a minor in education, and (3) be advised by the department of language and literature and by the department of education.

English majors not seeking teacher licensure must have a minor area of study selected in consultation with an advisor. English majors desiring teacher licensure must (1) complete all professional requirements mandated by the State of Mississippi certification standards; (2) complete a minor in education, and (3) be advised by the Department of Language and Literature and by the School of Education.

Core Curriculum Requirements

General requirements for all degrees are met by taking ENG 101, 102, and at least three hours (some degrees may require six hours) of a sophomore literature course with an ENG prefix. First-trimester freshmen and first-trimester transfer students must take English composition sequentially.

Students who take a junior-level English course (300 level) must have completed nine hours in English prior to taking a junior-level English course; likewise, students who take a senior-level English course (400 level) must have completed twelve hours in English prior to taking a senior-level English course.

University Core for All Bachelor's Degrees

Religion 101-102 (Introduction to the Old Testament & New Testament) (6 hours)
English 101-102 (Composition & Research and Composition (6 hours)
World Literature, American Literature, or Philosophy (3 hours)
HIS 101-102 or HIS 201-202 (Two courses in one area) * (6 hours)
Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, or Religion (3 hours)
Science (BIO, CHE, or PHY) ** (3-4 hours)
MAT 131 (College Algebra or higher math course) (3 hours)
Art, Music, or Theatre Appreciation; Music History or Literature; Musical Theatre; or Theatre History *** (3 hours)
Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, or Oral Interpretation of Literature (3 hours)
Physical Education **** (1-2 hours)
University Core Total (37-39 hours)

Notes

* BA students must take HIS 1010-1020.
** BS students must take a 4-hour lab science course. Students in other degree programs may choose either a 3-hour, non-lab course or a 4-hour lab course to meet the requirement. B.A. students seeking teacher certification must also take a 4-hour lab science course.
*** Students majoring in one of the fine arts must take a course in one of the other two areas.
**** Activity courses (1-2 hours) or Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle (3 hours); minimum for BSN, 1 hour; all other degrees, 2 hours; Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle (3 hours); military science, varsity sports, marching band, and cheerleading may be used to satisfy this requirement.

English Core Curriculum Requirements

General requirements for all degrees are met by taking ENG 101, 102, and at least three hours (some degrees may require six hours) of a sophomore literature course with an ENG prefix. First-trimester freshmen and first-trimester transfer students must take English composition sequentially.

Students who take a junior-level English course (300 level) must have completed nine hours in English prior to taking a junior-level English course; likewise, students who take a senior-level English course (400 level) must have completed twelve hours in English prior to taking a senior-level English course.

Bachelor of Arts Additional Requirements

B.A. degrees require 6 hours of foreign language at the intermediate level. Students with no foreign language proficiency are required to take 12 hours in one foreign language. Six hours of English literature, history, or philosophy(3 of these hours must be in English literature) are also required.

  
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