Degrees in English
The English major specializes in studying the master essayists, poets, dramatists, and novelists throughout the course of global civilization and more specifically in the English speaking world.
Every English major has the opportunity to tailor an individual program of coursework that fits their personal needs and interests. English majors often continue studies in graduate and professional school programs such as law school where skills in critical analysis, writing, creativity, and self expression are highly valued.
English Major -- Literature Emphasis
The literature Emphasis Track focuses on the analysis and interpretation of imaginative literature in its varied genre, periods, special figures, and special topics.
ENG Literature Emphasis -- Course Requirements: 30 credits
ENG 301 or Higher Courses (24 credits)
ENG 301 Survey of American Literature I
ENG 302 Survey of American Literature II
ENG 317 Key West: History, Literature, Environment
ENG 322 Forms of Drama
ENG 324 Introduction to Florida Studies I
ENG 325 Introduction to Florida Studies II
ENG 326 Hemingway in Spain
ENG 331 Introduction to Shakespeare
ENG 340 The Romantic Movement
ENG 351 The Novel
ENG 355 Modern Aspects of Poetry
ENG 358 Modern Short Story
ENG 365 Literature of the Irish
ENG 368 Mark Twain and World Humor
ENG 371 The Epic, Myth, and Media
ENG 375 Tropics in Literature
ENG 385 America Past
ENG 386 America Present
ENG 390 The Bible as Literature
ENG 412 Renaissance and Seventeenth Century
ENG 490 Multicultural Literary Criticism
ENG 495 Special Topics in English
COM 303 Writing for Television
COM 343 Introduction to Print Journalism Writing
Other appropriate courses in ENG or ENC may be substituted with the approval of the instructor and the Program Director.
Program Requirements (6 credits)
COM 105 Speech
CIS 205 or Higher Level CIS course
English Major – Professional Writing
The Professional Writing Track focuses on mastering skills as a professional in business, education, the physical and social sciences, legal and public service careers, or the arts.
ENG Professional Writing -- Course Requirements: 30 credits
ENG Professional Writing Core Courses (15 Credits)
ENG 303 Mulitgenre Research Writing
ENC 373 Grammar and Rhetoric in Writing
ENC 403 Professional and Technical Writing and Editing
ENG 490 Multicultural Literary Criticism
ENC 497 Professional Writing Internship I
ENG Professional Writing Electives (9 credits)
ENC 495 Special Topics in English Professional Writing
ENC 498 Professional Writing Internship II
ENC 499 Professional Writing Internship III
ENG 200 Scientific and Technical Writing
ENG 322 Forms of Drama
ENC 333 Creative Writing
ENG 355 Modern Aspects of Poetry
ENG 358 Modern Short Story
COM 303 Writing for Television
COM 343 Introduction to Print Journalism Writing
Other appropriate courses in ENG or ENC may be substituted with the approval of the instructor and the Program Director.
Program Requirements (6 credits)
COM 105 Speech
CIS 205 or Higher Level CIS course
Certificate in English and Professional Writing
For students wishing to take a concentration of Professional Writing courses in lieu of majoring in English, a writing certificate curriculum has been developed. It is envisioned that some students electing the Professional Writing Track Certificate coursework might in time become Professional Writing Track majors in English. The Professional Writing Certificate would entail the following 18 credit curriculum:
Professional Writing Certificate Requirements: 18 Credits
Core Courses (9 credits)
ENC 303 Mulitgenre Research and Writing
ENC 373 Grammar and Rhetoric in Writing
ENC 403 Professional and Technical Writing and Editing
Professional Writing Track Electives (9 credits)
ENC 495 Special Topics in English: Professional Writing
ENC 497 Writing Internship I
ENC 498 Writing Internship II
ENC 499 Writing Internship III
ENG 200 Scientific and Technical Writing
ENG 322 Forms of Drama
ENC 333 Creative Writing
ENG 355 Modern Aspects of Poetry
ENG 358 Modern Short Story
ENG 490 Multicultural Literary Criticism
COM 303 Writing for Television
COM 343 Introduction to Print Journalism Writing
Other appropriate courses in ENG or ENC may be substituted with the approval of the instructor and the Program Director.
For further information, please contact Dr. James Conley, Program Director, Department of English and Humanities, Biscayne College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. Thomas University (jconley@stu.edu or call (305) 628-6640.