English, Education Concentration, B.A.

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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.

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.

Foreign Language Requirement (0-8 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences Foreign Language Requirement .

Major Courses (36 credit hours)

Required Major Courses (12 credit hours)

ENGL 3100 - Approaches to Literature and Culture (3)
ENGL 4200 - Teaching of Writing (3)
ENGL 4201 - Teaching of Multiethnic Literature (3) (or an approved course in multiethnic literature*)
ENGL 4254 - Teaching English/Communication Skills to Middle and Secondary School Learners (3)

Elective Major Courses (21 credit hours)

Literature Survey Courses (12 credit hours)

American Literature Survey Course (6 credit hours)

Select two of the following:

British Literature Survey Course (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following:

American Literature or British Literature Survey Course (3 credit hours)

Select one additional course from the list of American Literature or British Literature Survey Courses above.

Linguistics Course (3 credit hours)

Students should choose from the following courses to complete their linguistics course requirement: ENGL 2161, or 3132, or 4161.

World Literature Course (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following:

ENGL 4111 - Ancient World Literature (3) *
ENGL 4112 - Modern World Literature (3) *
or an approved course in World Literature at the 2000-level or above

Shakespeare Course (3 credit hours)

Select one of the following:

ENGL 4116 - Shakespeare’s Early Plays (3)
ENGL 4117 - Shakespeare’s Late Plays (3)
or an approved alternative

Restricted Elective Course (3 credit hours)

Select one additional ENGL course at the 1000-level or above.

Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, a minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives).

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

A GPA of 2.0 or above in all English courses above the 1000-level is required for graduation.
ENGL 3190, ENGL 4201, and ENGL 4200 should be completed before enrolling in ENGL 4254.
Senior Year: ENGL 4254 in either Fall or Spring semester