Program: English, B.A. - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Apr 01, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog | 2023-2024

A Major in English leading to the B.A. degree consists of 36 credit hours of coursework at the 1000-level or above beyond the General Education requirements. Students may also elect an optional concentration from one of four areas:

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements

Freshmen and Transfers

See University Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Transferable Credit Hours: 24

Currently Enrolled Students

Declaration of Major: Change of Major forms accepted year-round. Students must make an advising appointment during SOAR and when declaring the major.

Degree Requirements

Students in the major must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in English courses, including 12 credit hours at the 4000-level. No more than 12 credit hours in ENGL at the 1000- or 2000-level may be counted toward the major, with no more than 6 credit hours at the 1000-level. Of the 36 required credit hours, at least 3 credit hours must be in a departmentally designated diversity course. English majors not electing a specific concentration must complete the following:

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program .

Foreign Language Requirement (0-8 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Foreign Language Requirement .

Foundation Course (3 credit hours)

COMM 1101 - Public Speaking (3)

Major Courses (36 credit hours)

At a minimum, majors must complete 36 credit hours in English, including 12 credit hours at the 4000-level. No more than 12 credit hours in ENGL at the 2000-level may be counted toward the major. Additionally, at least 3 credit hours are required in a departmentally designated diversity course. English Majors not electing a specific Concentration must complete the following:

Creative Writing Courses

Select two of the following:

Language and Digital Technology Courses

Select two of the following:

Literature and Culture Courses

Select two of the following:

Diversity Courses

Select one of the following:

Unrestricted Elective Courses

As needed.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

A GPA of 2.0 or above in all English courses taken is required for graduation.

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English, B.A.

Admission Requirements

Freshmen and Transfers

Currently Enrolled Students

Degree Requirements

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)

Foreign Language Requirement (0-8 credit hours)

Foundation Course (3 credit hours)

Major Courses (36 credit hours)

Creative Writing Courses

Language and Digital Technology Courses

Literature and Culture Courses

Diversity Courses

Unrestricted Elective Courses

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

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