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English (BA)

Major Credit Hours - 42 credit hours
Two Minors - 24-30 credit hours
GE Core + Religious Education - 24 credit hours
General Electives - 24-30 credit hours
Total Credit Hours to Graduate - 120 credit hours
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Effective Sep. 2026
Last Revision 1/30/2026
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Arts & Letters
Sponsoring Program: English
Holokai Category: Arts & Humanities

Program Requirements


Core Requirements — 24 Credits

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
ENGL 218* OR Introduction to Creative Writing F, W, S 3.0 ENGL 101 or Permission of instructor
ENGL 316* Technical Writing W 3.0 ENGL 101
ENGL 251 Fundamentals of Literature F, W, S 3.0 ENGL 101
ENGL 311* OR Topics in Early British Literature F 3.0 ENGL 251
ENGL 312* Topics in Later British Literature W 3.0 ENGL 251
ENGL 341* OR World Literatures in English F 3.0 ENGL 251 or ENGL 315 or HUM 251
ENGL 343 Asian Literature S 3.0 ENGL 251 or ENGL 315 or HUM 251
ENGL 321 English Grammars F, W 3.0 ENGL 101
ENGL 342 Pacific Literatures W 3.0 ENGL 251 or ENGL 315 or HUM 251
ENGL 313 Topics in American Literature W 3.0 ENGL 251
ENGL 490 Senior Seminar F, W 3.0 Senior status, Final semester


Writing Electives — 9 Credits

Choose 3 of the following

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
ENGL 218* Introduction to Creative Writing F, W, S 3.0 ENGL 101 or Permission of instructor
ENGL 316* Technical Writing W 3.0 ENGL 101
ENGL 318 Advanced Creative Writing F 3.0 ENGL 218
ENGL 319 Form and Craft of Literary Genres S - odd years 3.0 ENGL 218
ENGL 330 Writing for the Professions S 3.0 ENGL 101
ENGL 331 Writing for Employment F 3.0 ENGL 101
ENGL 392 Introduction to Literary Editing and Publishing/Kula Manu W 3.0 ENGL 218
ENGL 399R Internship in English F, W, S 3.0 Permission of instructor
ENGL 418 Writing for Publication S - even years 3.0 ENGL 218
COMM 211 Media Writing F 3.0 ENGL 101
COMM 323 Multimedia Production W 3.0 COMM 211


Topic Electives — 9 Credits

Choose 3 of the following

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
ENGL 311* Topics in Early British Literature F 3.0 ENGL 251
ENGL 312* Topics in Later British Literature W 3.0 ENGL 251
ENGL 341* World Literatures in English F 3.0 ENGL 251 or ENGL 315 or HUM 251
ENGL 343* Asian Literature S 3.0 ENGL 251 or ENGL 315 or HUM 251
ENGL 351 Literary Criticism and Theory S - even years 3.0 ENGL 251 or HUM 251
ENGL 358R Special Studies: Major Authors or Genres Variable 3.0 ENGL 101
ENGL 398 On-campus Practicum in English Composition Variable 3.0 Senior standing in the English major and instructor permission through application process
ENGL 420 Literature for Young Adults W 3.0 ENGL 101
FILM 300 World Cinema F, W, S 3.0 FILM 102 Recommended


Additional Program Requirements

No grade lower than a C- is allowed within the major requirements.

(*)These courses may be used to fill both requirements and electives. The same course cannot be used for both a requirement and elective.


Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing a major in English, students will:

  • Engage in knowledgeable discussion, analysis, and appreciation of literary works and of the English language.
  • Conduct research that shows high standards of information literacy, critical thinking, and academic integrity.
  • Communicate clearly, persuasively, and professionally in writing and speaking.
  • Demonstrate understanding, empathy, and respect for people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Develop foundational skills for careers and further education.

Program Description

The English major is designed to provide an encounter with the humanizing forces of English and American literature and the English language. As an important focus in the tradition of the liberal arts, the study of English will produce graduates more conscious of themselves, their nature, their society, their values, their traditions and their language.


Career Opportunities

English majors are prepared for any career that requires perceptive reading, orderly and clear thinking, intellectual maturity, and effective writing. Many career opportunities for English majors exist in teaching, professional writing and editing, law, business, advertising, communications, human resources, corporate training, or government service.

English majors can certify to teach secondary-school English, or they can prepare for graduate study in English and college teaching. When combined with prerequisite courses in other programs, the English major provides excellent preparation for graduate work in law, business, library science, medicine, humanities, or religion. By selecting areas of concentration, some English majors prepare for careers in technical and professional communication, editing, creative writing, and related fields. By supplementing their English major with computer classes, some find work in information technology. The skills and knowledge acquired by an English major also provide good preparation for government service, especially when combined with the study of foreign languages, economics, political science, and history.