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Teaching English as a Second Language - B.A.

The Teaching English as a Second Language program equips you with the skills and knowledge to teach English to non-native speakers. With experienced faculty, hands-on teaching opportunities and a strong focus on language acquisition, this program prepares you for a career in teaching English abroad or at home.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language provides students with a broad understanding of both theory and practice in language studies, pedagogy and culture. Students gain mastery in implementing their skills in varied second-language teaching contexts; in addition, they can observe and participate with international learners in a state-of-the-art technology classroom.

Students who complete an optional practicum abroad may earn the . Students can additionally work toward state teacher licensure by completing the .

Teaching English as a Second Language students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions for Teaching English as a Second Language - B.A.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate their professional knowledge through projects and writing.
  2. Demonstrate learning and effective teaching practices that incorporate distance learning, computer-assisted learning and effective use of software.
  3. Engage with diversity by defining and identifying the English language learners they are likely to serve, and developing effective teaching strategies to teach for diversity.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CULT 29535EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY 3
ENG 31001FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR 3
ENG 31003LINGUISTICS 3
ENG 31005CHILD SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 13
or ENG 31009 ADULT SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
ENG 31006WORLD ENGLISHES (WIC) 23
or ENG 41001 SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN SCHOOLING (WIC)
ENG 31007PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 3
ENG 31008GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3
ENG 31010THE BILINGUAL MENTAL LEXICON 3
ENG 41003LANGUAGE CURRICULUM, MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT 3
ENG 41092ESL PRACTICUM IN INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (ELR) 33
or ENG 41192 ESL PRACTICUM IN A P-12 SETTING (ELR)
or ENG 41292 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (ELR)
Technology and Design Elective, choose from the following:3
ETEC 39525
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
ETEC 47400
TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
ETEC 47403
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
MCLS 40654
TECHNOLOGY AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Writing and Communication Studies Elective, choose from the following:3
COMM 20001
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 35852
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
ENG 20002
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 30050
WRITING AND RHETORIC IN A DIGITAL AGE
ENG 30051
WRITING, RHETORIC AND NEW MEDIA
ENG 30063
PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)10-16
43
6
3
46-9
43-6
6-7
6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)37
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Students declared in the should take ENG 31005. Students may take ENG 31009 as an elective.

2

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

3

Students declared in the should take ENG 41192. Students should take ENG 41292 toward the requirements.

4

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students should contact the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies for individualized placement and advising information prior to enrolling in their first foreign language course. Students entering the university with substantial knowledge of a language should consider taking the .

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree* in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete the following:

  1. Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
  2. One of the following options:
    1. Intermediate I and II of the same language
    2. Elementary I and II of a second language
    3. Any combination of two courses from the following list:
      1. Intermediate I of the same language
      2. One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
      3. Courses: ARAB 21401, ASL 19401, CHIN 25421, MCLS 10001, MCLS 20001, MCLS 20091, MCLS 21417, MCLS 21420, MCLS 22217, MCLS 28403, MCLS 28404

*The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is exempt from the foreign language requirement until fall 2028 due to its previous longstanding academic placement in the College of Communication and Information, which does not have a foreign language requirement.

All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

  1. Passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level
  2. Receiving credit through one of the offered by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
  3. Demonstrating comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language

Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
CULT 29535 EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY 3
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
ENG 31001 FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ENG 31003 LINGUISTICS 3
ENG 31008 GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
ENG 31005
or ENG 31009
 CHILD SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
or ADULT SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
3
ENG 31006
or ENG 41001
 WORLD ENGLISHES (WIC)
or SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN SCHOOLING (WIC)
3
ENG 31007 PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 3
ENG 31010 THE BILINGUAL MENTAL LEXICON 3
Writing and Communication Studies Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
ENG 41092
or ENG 41192
or ENG 41292
 ESL PRACTICUM IN INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (ELR)
or ESL PRACTICUM IN A P-12 SETTING (ELR)
or TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (ELR)
3
Technology and Design Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
ENG 41003 LANGUAGE CURRICULUM, MATERIALS AND ASSESSMENT 3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
General Electives 15
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Teaching English as a Second Language - B.A.

Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors

-13.7%

decline

40,900

number of jobs

$59,950

potential earnings

Elementary school teachers, except special education

-2.0%

decline

1,422,700

number of jobs

$62,340

potential earnings

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

-1.6%

decline

117,200

number of jobs

$61,430

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-2.0%

decline

633,700

number of jobs

$62,970

potential earnings

Preschool teachers, except special education

4.1%

about as fast as the average

555,100

number of jobs

$37,120

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-1.6%

decline

1,094,500

number of jobs

$64,580

potential earnings

Teachers and instructors, all other

-0.1%

little or no change

153,800

number of jobs

$64,690

potential earnings

Tutors

0.6%

little or no change

215,500

number of jobs

$40,090

potential earnings

Additional careers
  • Teachers of English as a foreign language
  • Language school instructors (in the U.S. or abroad)
  • Assistant language teachers
  • Educational material writers/editors
  • Language assessment writers/editors
  • Curriculum designers
  • Educational consultants
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Teaching English as a Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Undergraduate Non-Degree Program

Designed for teachers looking to add a valuable skill to their repertoire, this non-degree program provides comprehensive training in teaching English as a second language. With experienced faculty and practical opportunities, you will develop the knowledge and expertise needed to help students achieve their language learning goals.

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Program Information for Teaching English as a Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Undergraduate Non-Degree Program

Program Description

Full Description

The Teaching English as Second Language Endorsement Preparation non-degree program allows students to concurrently seek an undergraduate degree program leading to state licensure at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State while also working toward meeting TESL endorsement requirements of the Ohio Department of Education. The program increases student knowledge of language and second language learning in the P-12 context while preparing them to be teachers of English learners.

Successful completion of this program serves as recommendation to the Ohio Department of Education for endorsement in TESL, but it is not a degree program. Students must complete their degree program and be qualified for licensure in another area of study. The endorsement serves as an add-on to a state teaching license in Ohio.

Admissions for Teaching English as a Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Undergraduate Non-Degree Program

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of different fields within teaching English as a second language, including linguistics, language acquisition, pedagogy and practice.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of different cultural norms and practices within effective instruction.
  3. Demonstrate effective language and literacy instruction for English language learners.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Endorsement Requirements
ENG 31001FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR 3
ENG 31003LINGUISTICS 3
or ENG 31008 GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE
ENG 31005CHILD SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 3
ENG 31007PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 13
ENG 41192ESL PRACTICUM IN A P-12 SETTING (ELR) 23
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

During ENG 31007, an assessment of professional dispositions occurs demonstrating students' understanding of codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to teaching English as a second language and working with English language learners.

2

Seventy hours of field placement as a teacher assistant at area schools enables students to gain collaborative clinical experience as a P-12 teacher.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000

LICENSURE INFORMATION

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information about assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus

Accreditation for Teaching English as a Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Undergraduate Non-Degree Program

Ohio Department of Education (CAEP)

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Teaching English as a Second Language Endorsement Preparation - Undergraduate Non-Degree Program

Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors

-13.7%

decline

40,900

number of jobs

$59,950

potential earnings

Elementary school teachers, except special education

-2.0%

decline

1,422,700

number of jobs

$62,340

potential earnings

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

-1.6%

decline

117,200

number of jobs

$61,430

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-2.0%

decline

633,700

number of jobs

$62,970

potential earnings

Preschool teachers, except special education

4.1%

about as fast as the average

555,100

number of jobs

$37,120

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-1.6%

decline

1,094,500

number of jobs

$64,580

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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Family legacy is important to junior Abby Bergdorf and her younger brother Nate. The siblings decided to attend ºìÐÓÊÓƵ because their father and grandparents are alumni. Even their older brother earned his degree at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and is now working on his master’s degree here. But the siblings have taken the family legacy thing a giant step further by majoring in Hospitality and Event Management in the College of Education, Health and Human Services. Abby and Nate also are following in the footsteps of a beloved uncle who recently retired from the park and recreation indust...

Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Undergraduate Certificate

The Teaching English as a Foreign Language undergraduate certificate immerses students within another culture while at the same time giving them the structure and support that allows them to succeed as teachers of English. With the world’s growing need for individuals who speak English, the demand for people who can teach English as a foreign language has grown rapidly over the past few decades.

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Coursework

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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

ENG 31001FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR 3
ENG 31003LINGUISTICS 3
ENG 31007PEDAGOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 3
ENG 31008GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3
ENG 41292TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (ELR) 16
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students also enrolled in the with a should take 3 credit hours of ENG 41192 in Ohio and 3 credit hours of ENG 41292 in Florence.

 

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State.
Admissions for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Undergraduate Certificate

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Undergraduate Certificate

Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors

-13.7%

decline

40,900

number of jobs

$59,950

potential earnings

Teachers and instructors, all other

-0.1%

little or no change

153,800

number of jobs

$64,690

potential earnings

Tutors

0.6%

little or no change

215,500

number of jobs

$40,090

potential earnings

Additional careers
  • Teachers of English as a foreign language
  • Language school instructors (in the U.S. or abroad)
  • Assistant language teachers
  • Educational material writers/editors
  • Language assessment writers/editors
  • Curriculum designers
  • Educational consultants
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Professional and Technical Writing - Minor

The Professional and Technical Writing minor provides training in writing, editing, proofreading and publishing for students seeking to enter professional or technical fields that demand strong written communication.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in professional writing.
  2. Employ research tools and methods appropriate for the academic study of rhetoric and writing.
  3. Produce professional writing with attention to appropriate genre conventions, format and citation guidelines, stylistic expectations and grammatical rules.

Admissions for Professional and Technical Writing - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
ENG 30063PROFESSIONAL WRITING 3
ENG 30074GRAMMAR FOR EDITING 13
or ENG 40072 HOW TO EDIT PROFESSIONALLY
Minor Electives, choose from the following: 29
ENG 30050
WRITING AND RHETORIC IN A DIGITAL AGE
ENG 30051
WRITING, RHETORIC AND NEW MEDIA
ENG 30053
WRITING FOR VIDEO GAMES
ENG 30062
PRINCIPLES OF TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 30064
ARGUMENTATIVE PROSE WRITING
ENG 30065
EXPOSITORY PROSE WRITING
ENG 30066
WRITING IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE (ELR)
ENG 30074
GRAMMAR FOR EDITING
ENG 38895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN WRITING
ENG 40072
HOW TO EDIT PROFESSIONALLY
ENG 42092
WRITING INTERNSHIP (ELR) 3
ENG 42192
SERVICE LEARNING IN ENGLISH STUDIES (ELR)
HDF 44032
NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING AND GRANTWRITING
MDJ 20001
MEDIA, POWER AND CULTURE (KSS)
TRST 30230
APPROACHES TO TRANSLATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

The course not selected (ENG 30074 or ENG 40072) may be taken to fulfill a minor elective.

2

In selecting electives, students are encouraged to combine choices into an area of emphasis, such as digital/web writing; technical and scientific writing; editing and publishing; or public advocacy writing. Students may apply to the chair of the Department of English for permission to use special topics courses and other appropriate courses not listed in the curriculum to fulfill minor electives. Students in the College of Communication and Information may request that specific courses in media and journalism be accepted to fulfill minor electives. Students in the College of Sciences and Humanities may request that specific courses in communication studies be accepted to fulfill minor electives.

3

Though offered for variable credit, students pursuing the minor should take 3 credit hours of ENG 42092.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students who wish to complete a longer project or prepare a portfolio for graduate school or a job application, may request to be enrolled in ENG 40099 for two additional credit hours of individualized work.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State (in residence).
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

English - Minor

The English minor offers students the opportunity to gain expertise in the study of historical literature, literary movement, major authors, genre studies and literary theory. The minor is an especially attractive complement to degrees in fine arts, foreign languages, history, sociology, psychology, business and journalism.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in literary studies.
  2. Employ research tools and methods appropriate for the academic study of literature.
  3. Produce academic writing with attention to appropriate genre conventions, format and citation guidelines, stylistic expectations and grammatical rules.

Admissions for English - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements
Minor Requirements
ENG 24001INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDY 3
16
Literary Study Electives, choose from the following:9
ENG 21001
INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES
ENG 21002
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 21003
INTRODUCTION TO LGBT LITERATURE
ENG 32001
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
ENG 32002
LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
ENG 33001
U.S. LITERATURE TO 1865
ENG 33002
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1945
ENG 33003
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
ENG 33005
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 33010
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1900
ENG 33012
MODERN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 33013
AFRICANA WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33014
AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33015
AFRICAN LITERATURES
ENG 34001
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
ENG 34002
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1500-1660
ENG 34003
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1660-1800
ENG 34004
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1800-1900
ENG 34005
BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE, 1900-PRESENT
ENG 34011
WORLD LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
ENG 34021
WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 34031
SHORT STORY
ENG 34041
FAIRY TALES
ENG 34055
SHAKESPEARE
ENG 34065
CHAUCER
ENG 34070
KNIGHTS AND OUTLAWS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
ENG 34090
SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE (ELR)
ENG 34095
SPECIAL TOPICS:MAJOR AUTHOR STUDIES
ENG 35105
LITERATURE, CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
ENG 35301
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
ENG 35401
SCIENCE FICTION
ENG 36005
FILM AND NARRATIVE
ENG 37001
CLASSICAL RHETORIC
ENG 39095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERARY HISTORY
ENG 39495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE
ENG 39995
SPECIAL TOPICS CULTURAL STUDIES
ENG 40089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: THEMES IN STUDY ABROAD (ELR)
ENG 49095
SENIOR AND GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPICS
Minor Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 21054
INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE (KHUM)
ENG 22071
STORIES THAT BUILT THE WORLD: HEROES, QUESTS AND LEGENDS (KHUM)
ENG 22072
STORIES TO SAVE THE WORLD: LITERATURE AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY (KHUM)
ENG 22073
MAJOR MODERN WRITERS: BRITISH AND UNITED STATES (KHUM)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21
1

Students may not use any of the following to fulfill English (ENG) electives: ENG 21011, ENG 41092, ENG 41192, ENG 41292, ENG 41392 or any 10000-level ENG course.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 9 of the 21 total credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State (in residence).
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Creative Writing - Minor

The Creative Writing minor encourages the development of creative work in a variety of literary modes and genres. Students gain practice in editing, peer critique and revision within small workshop classes and seminars.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in creative writing.
  2. Articulate the similarities and differences among the genres of creative writing, such as poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and drama.
  3. Produce creative writing with attention to appropriate genre conventions, format and citation guidelines, stylistic expectations and grammatical rules.
  4. Participate in creative writing workshops.
  5. Revise and refine written work in light of critiques.

Admissions for Creative Writing - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
ENG 20021INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING 3
ENG 30067FICTION WRITING I 13
or ENG 30069 POETRY WRITING I
Writing Electives, choose from the following:9
ADV 20004
ADVERTISING WRITING AND STORYTELLING
AFS 22000
CREATIVE WRITING IN THE BLACK WORLD
ENG 30053
WRITING FOR VIDEO GAMES
ENG 30067
FICTION WRITING I
ENG 30068
FICTION WRITING II
ENG 30069
POETRY WRITING I
ENG 30070
POETRY WRITING II
ENG 30071
CREATIVE NONFICTION
ENG 30075
STARTING A NOVEL
ENG 38895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN WRITING
ENG 40072
HOW TO EDIT PROFESSIONALLY
ENG 43092
TEACHING POETRY IN THE SCHOOLS (ELR)
THEA 41026
PLAYWRITING (WIC)
Cognate Electives, choose from the following: 26
ENG 22073
MAJOR MODERN WRITERS: BRITISH AND UNITED STATES (KHUM)
ENG 30074
GRAMMAR FOR EDITING
ENG 32001
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
ENG 32002
LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
ENG 34031
SHORT STORY
ENG 34041
FAIRY TALES
ENG 35105
LITERATURE, CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
ENG 36005
FILM AND NARRATIVE
ENG 42092
WRITING INTERNSHIP (ELR) 3
MDJ 20001
MEDIA, POWER AND CULTURE (KSS)
PHIL 31060
PHILOSOPHY OF ART AND BEAUTY (ELR)
PHIL 41080
PHILOSOPHY AND ART: 1890 - PRESENT
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21
1

The course not selected (ENG 30067 or ENG 30069) may be taken to fulfill a writing elective.

2

Students may apply to the chair of the Department of English for permission to use special topics courses and other appropriate courses not listed in the curriculum to satisfy the cognate requirements. In addition, students in the College of Communication and Information may request that specific courses in journalism be accepted as meeting the cognate area requirements. Students in the College of Sciences and Humanities may request that specific courses in communication studies and mass communication be accepted as meeting the cognate area requirements. Students in the College of the Arts may request that specific courses in art, art history, music and theatre be accepted as meeting the cognate area requirements.

3

Though offered for variable credit, students pursuing the minor should take 3 credit hours of ENG 42092.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students who wish to complete a longer project or prepare a portfolio for graduate school or a job application may request to be enrolled in ENG 40099 for two additional credit hours of individualized work.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State (in residence).
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

English - B.A.

The English B.A. program offers a comprehensive education of literature, writing and critical thinking. With personalized attention from faculty and opportunities for creative expression, you will cultivate your voice and become a versatile communicator. 

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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in English prepares students to be insightful readers and innovative writers. Students are introduced to literary traditions and critical methods through core courses and encouraged to pursue personal interests in the selection of a concentration and elective courses. English classes challenge students to develop reading, research and writing skills that will equip them for a wide range of careers.

The English major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The General concentration allows students to combine elective choices in creative writing, professional writing, rhetoric, historical literature, genre studies and literary theory based on personal interest.
  • The Literature concentration emphasizes the interpretation of literary texts drawn from a variety of historical and cultural contexts. Students develop an understanding of genre conventions and different theoretical and critical methods of analysis.
  • The Professional Writing concentration offers courses in professional writing, editing and rhetoric. The concentration requires a professional experience elective fulfilled by an internship, service-learning placement or an advanced course in editing.

Students have opportunities in extracurricular organizations, including the English Club, Sigma Tau Delta and the Writer’s Workshops; as well as such student publications as the literary arts magazine Luna Negra. Students are encouraged to study abroad, engage in undergraduate research, commit to service learning and complete a writing internship.

English students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions for English - B.A.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Exhibit specialized knowledge and skills in literary studies or professional writing.
  2. Employ research tools and methods appropriate for the academic study of literature, rhetoric or writing.
  3. Describe and apply a variety of critical theories to the study of literature, rhetoric or writing.
  4. Produce academic, creative or professional writing with attention to appropriate genre conventions, format and citation guidelines, stylistic expectations and grammatical rules.
  5. Complete a long written project with the application of appropriate critical, creative or professional approaches; mastery of research methods and resources; and awareness of audience, rhetorical context and discourse functions.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENG 24001INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDY 3
ENG 25001LITERATURE IN ENGLISH I 3
or ENG 25004 LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES I
ENG 25002LITERATURE IN ENGLISH II 3
or ENG 25005 LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES II
ENG 38001CRITICAL THEORY AND READING 3
or ENG 38002 RHETORIC AND WRITING STUDIES
ENG 49091SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR) (WIC) 13
26
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in the major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)10-16
33
6
3
36-9
33-6
6-7
6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)34
Concentrations
Choose from the following:18
General
Literature
Professional Writing
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

The following courses will not fulfill English (ENG) Electives: ENG 21011, ENG 41092, ENG 41192, ENG 41292, ENG 41392 and any ENG 10000-level course.

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

General Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Writing, Rhetoric and Linguistics Electives, choose from the following:6
ENG 20002
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 20021
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING
ENG 24002
INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION THEORY
ENG 30050
WRITING AND RHETORIC IN A DIGITAL AGE
ENG 30051
WRITING, RHETORIC AND NEW MEDIA
ENG 30053
WRITING FOR VIDEO GAMES
ENG 30062
PRINCIPLES OF TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 30063
PROFESSIONAL WRITING
ENG 30064
ARGUMENTATIVE PROSE WRITING
ENG 30065
EXPOSITORY PROSE WRITING
ENG 30066
WRITING IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE (ELR)
ENG 30067
FICTION WRITING I
ENG 30068
FICTION WRITING II
ENG 30069
POETRY WRITING I
ENG 30070
POETRY WRITING II
ENG 30071
CREATIVE NONFICTION
ENG 30074
GRAMMAR FOR EDITING
ENG 30075
STARTING A NOVEL
ENG 31001
FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR
ENG 31002
HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENG 31003
LINGUISTICS
ENG 31004
LEXICOLOGY/LEXICOGRAPHY
ENG 31006
WORLD ENGLISHES (WIC)
ENG 31012
GENDER AND LANGUAGE
ENG 31095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS
ENG 38895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN WRITING
ENG 39895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN RHETORIC, COMPOSITION AND WRITING
ENG 40072
HOW TO EDIT PROFESSIONALLY
ENG 40073
HOW TO PUBLISH: BOOKS AND BEYOND
ENG 41492
TUTORING OF WRITING (ELR)
ENG 42092
WRITING INTERNSHIP (ELR)
ENG 42192
SERVICE LEARNING IN ENGLISH STUDIES (ELR)
ENG 43092
TEACHING POETRY IN THE SCHOOLS (ELR)
Historical Literature-Early Period Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 33001
U.S. LITERATURE TO 1865
ENG 33010
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1900
ENG 34001
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
ENG 34002
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1500-1660
ENG 34055
SHAKESPEARE
ENG 34065
CHAUCER
ENG 34070
KNIGHTS AND OUTLAWS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
ENG 34090
SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE (ELR)
ENG 37001
CLASSICAL RHETORIC
Historical Literature-Modern Period Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 33002
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1945
ENG 33003
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
ENG 33012
MODERN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 34003
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1660-1800
ENG 34004
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1800-1900
ENG 34005
BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE, 1900-PRESENT
ENG 34095
SPECIAL TOPICS:MAJOR AUTHOR STUDIES
ENG 39095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERARY HISTORY
Genre Studies, Cultural Studies, Literary Theory Electives, choose from the following:6
ENG 21001
INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES
ENG 21002
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 21003
INTRODUCTION TO LGBT LITERATURE
ENG 32001
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
ENG 32002
LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
ENG 33005
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 33013
AFRICANA WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33014
AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33015
AFRICAN LITERATURES
ENG 34011
WORLD LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
ENG 34021
WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 34031
SHORT STORY
ENG 34041
FAIRY TALES
ENG 35105
LITERATURE, CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
ENG 35301
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
ENG 35401
SCIENCE FICTION
ENG 36005
FILM AND NARRATIVE
ENG 39495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE
ENG 39995
SPECIAL TOPICS CULTURAL STUDIES
ENG 40089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: THEMES IN STUDY ABROAD (ELR)
ENG 49095
SENIOR AND GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPICS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Literature Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Historical Literature-Early Period Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 33001
U.S. LITERATURE TO 1865
ENG 33010
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1900
ENG 34001
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
ENG 34002
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1500-1660
ENG 34055
SHAKESPEARE
ENG 34065
CHAUCER
ENG 34070
KNIGHTS AND OUTLAWS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
ENG 34090
SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE (ELR)
ENG 37001
CLASSICAL RHETORIC
Historical Literature-Modern Period Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 33002
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1945
ENG 33003
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
ENG 33012
MODERN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 34003
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1660-1800
ENG 34004
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1800-1900
ENG 34005
BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE, 1900-PRESENT
Historical Literature-Topics Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 34095
SPECIAL TOPICS:MAJOR AUTHOR STUDIES
ENG 39095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERARY HISTORY
Course from Historical Literature-Early Period elective list
Course from Historical Literature-Modern Period elective list
Genre Studies, Cultural Studies, Literary Theory Electives, choose from the following:9
ENG 21001
INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES
ENG 21002
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 21003
INTRODUCTION TO LGBT LITERATURE
ENG 32001
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
ENG 32002
LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
ENG 33005
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 33013
AFRICANA WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33014
AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33015
AFRICAN LITERATURES
ENG 34011
WORLD LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
ENG 34021
WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 34031
SHORT STORY
ENG 34041
FAIRY TALES
ENG 35105
LITERATURE, CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
ENG 35301
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
ENG 35401
SCIENCE FICTION
ENG 36005
FILM AND NARRATIVE
ENG 39495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE
ENG 39995
SPECIAL TOPICS CULTURAL STUDIES
ENG 40089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: THEMES IN STUDY ABROAD (ELR)
ENG 49095
SENIOR AND GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPICS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Professional Writing Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENG 30074GRAMMAR FOR EDITING 3
or ENG 40072 HOW TO EDIT PROFESSIONALLY
Writing Electives, choose from the following:9
ENG 20002
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 30050
WRITING AND RHETORIC IN A DIGITAL AGE
ENG 30051
WRITING, RHETORIC AND NEW MEDIA
ENG 30053
WRITING FOR VIDEO GAMES
ENG 30062
PRINCIPLES OF TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 30063
PROFESSIONAL WRITING
ENG 30064
ARGUMENTATIVE PROSE WRITING
ENG 30065
EXPOSITORY PROSE WRITING
ENG 38895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN WRITING
Professional Experience Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 30066
WRITING IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE (ELR)
ENG 40073
HOW TO PUBLISH: BOOKS AND BEYOND
ENG 41492
TUTORING OF WRITING (ELR)
ENG 42092
WRITING INTERNSHIP (ELR)
ENG 42192
SERVICE LEARNING IN ENGLISH STUDIES (ELR)
Rhetoric and Linguistics Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 24002
INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION THEORY
ENG 31001
FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR
ENG 31003
LINGUISTICS
ENG 31012
GENDER AND LANGUAGE
ENG 31095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS
ENG 37001
CLASSICAL RHETORIC
ENG 39895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN RHETORIC, COMPOSITION AND WRITING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree* in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete the following:

  1. Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
  2. One of the following options:
    1. Intermediate I and II of the same language
    2. Elementary I and II of a second language
    3. Any combination of two courses from the following list:
      1. Intermediate I of the same language
      2. One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
      3. Courses: ARAB 21401, ASL 19401, CHIN 25421, MCLS 10001, MCLS 20001, MCLS 20091, MCLS 21417, MCLS 21420, MCLS 22217, MCLS 28403, MCLS 28404

*The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is exempt from the foreign language requirement until fall 2028 due to its previous longstanding academic placement in the College of Communication and Information, which does not have a foreign language requirement.

All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

  1. Passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level
  2. Receiving credit through one of the offered by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
  3. Demonstrating comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language

Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
ENG 24001 INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDY 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
ENG 25001
or ENG 25004
 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH I
or LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES I
3
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
ENG 25002
or ENG 25005
 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH II
or LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES II
3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Concentration Elective 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
ENG 38001
or ENG 38002
 CRITICAL THEORY AND READING
or RHETORIC AND WRITING STUDIES
3
Concentration Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Concentration Electives 6
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
ENG 49091 SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR) (WIC) 3
English Electives 6
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Concentration Electives 6
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for English - B.A.

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

0.0%

little or no change

72,200

number of jobs

$78,270

potential earnings

Proofreaders and copy markers

-0.6%

little or no change

12,000

number of jobs

$49,210

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-1.6%

decline

1,094,500

number of jobs

$64,580

potential earnings

Additional careers
  • Content writers/developers
  • Marketing and social media material developers
  • Editors and copy writers
  • Grant writing specialists
  • Community engagement writers and coordinators
  • Project managers – marketing division
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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