Graduation Requirements
Majors
Minors
Course Descriptions
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The English Department provides General Education students (1) a variety of composition courses enabling students to practice essential communication skills and (2) a diverse selection of literature courses introducing students to various literary forms. In addition, the English Department offers (1) six baccalaureate degrees with emphases in Literary Studies, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, and English Education; and (2) two minors: English and English Education.
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Writing Center
Qualified peer Writing Assistants, under the supervision of the Writing Center Administrator, work individually with students in free, confidential writing sessions. For more information see http://www.byui.edu/writingcenter.
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Scholarships
Scholarships for English majors are available for juniors and seniors. Contact the English Department for information and applications. For more information see http://www.byui.edu/English/Scholarships/scholarships.htm.
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Degrees
B.S. in English (635)
Literary Studies (635-24)
Professional Writing (635-25)
Creative Writing (635-26)
B.S. in English Education (835)
B.S. in English Education Composite (838)
B.A. in English (630)
Literary Studies (630-12)
Professional Writing (630-13)
Creative Writing (630-14)
B.A. in English Education (836)
B.A. in English Education Composite (830)
Minors
English (133)
English Education (134)
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Program Description
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B.S. in English (635)
The English B.S. major provides students an opportunity for significant intellectual growth, personal development, and career preparation. The English core coupled with studies in one of three emphasis areas prepares students for careers in literary studies, professional writing, or creative writing.
Minor or 2 Clusters Required
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122
OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H
OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324
OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course
ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND
Take 1 Course
ENG 314
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course
MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 111, 112, 113, 214, 221, 306
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course
COMM 102, 150, 150H
CS 100
HS 131, 131W
IS 140
OR
Take this Course
PE 177
AND
Take 1 Course
PE 100, 101, 102, 110, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 161, 162, 175, 178, 179, 195, 196
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course
ART 101, 160, 201, 202
HFED 140
HORT 230
HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H
MUSIC 100, 101
TA 115, 117
AND
Take this Course
FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course
ENG 251
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits
AGRON 122, 270
BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits
CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H
GEOG 101, 101L
GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L
PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150
PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course
AMHER 170, 170H
ECON 111, 111H
HIST 120, 121
POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course
ANTH 101, 101H
CHILD 210, 210H
ECON 111, 111H, 112, 112H
ED 270
GEOG 120
HIST 201, 202
HON 201
PHIL 203, 203H, 204, 204H
POLSC 110, 170
PSYCH 111, 111H, 201, 201H
SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H
Major Requirements
(Major courses may not be double counted. Course work in the major must be a cumulative GPA of 2.0)
Take these Courses Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 325, 450
AND
Take 1 Course Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 495, 495C
AND
Take 1 Course Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 370R, 371R, 372R, 373, 373H
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Emphasis in Literary Studies (24)
Literary Studies focuses on the interpretation and appreciation of literature from the perspective of several critical theories. Course work includes British and American literary history, genre and author studies, ethnic and world literature, and rhetorical and literary theory. This emphasis culminates with English 442, "Literature and Culture," a course that provides a focused exploration of literature within a cultural context: myth, philosophy, art, or history. Literary Studies prepares students for further graduate study in English or other professional programs.
Take these Courses
Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 440, 442
AND
Literature Survey
Take 4 Courses
Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 331, 332, 333, 334, 335
AND
Take 1 Course
Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 350R, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 361, 362, 363R, 370R, 371R, 372R, 373 |
AND
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Emphasis in Professional Writing (25)
Professional Writing focuses on writing, editing, and document production. Course work includes technical communications, business writing, publication design, computer applications, and editing. This emphasis culminates with English 452, "Professional Writing," a course that provides hands-on experience drafting and preparing texts for publication: books, manuals, newsletters, brochures, and reports. Professional Writing prepares students to work as writers for business and industry or as free-lance writers.
Take these Courses
Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 326, 452
AND
Choose 3 courses. They must be a combination of both British literature courses (331, 332, 333) and American literature courses (334, 335)
Take 3 Courses
Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 331, 332, 333, 334, 335
AND
Take 1 Course
Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 350R, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 361, 362, 363R |
AND
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Emphasis in Creative Writing (26)
Creative Writing focuses on writing original works of poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction. Course work includes the study of literary genre and creative writing within a workshop setting. This emphasis culminates with English 418, "Creative Writing and Publishing," a course that provides students an opportunity to assemble portfolios, submit works for publication, and prepare the student journal Outlet for publication. Creative Writing provides a springboard into professional and free-lance writing.
Take these Courses
Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 218, 318R, 418
AND
Choose 3 courses. They must be a combination of both British literature courses (331, 332, 333) and American literature courses (334, 335)
Take 3 Courses
Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 331, 332, 333, 334, 335
AND
Take 2 Courses
Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 350R, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 361, 362, 363R
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B.S. in English Education (835)
The English Education B.S. major provides students an opportunity for significant intellectual growth, personal development, and career preparation. English Education focuses on educational theories and methods for teaching literature and composition. Course work includes the English and Teacher Education cores. The English Education B.S. major prepares students to become professional English teachers, grades 6-12, in Idaho and 42 other states.
EDUCATION MINOR REQUIRED
See your advisor for approved Education minors, or see the Teacher Education section of this catalog.
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122
OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H
OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324
OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course
ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND
Take 1 Course
ENG 314
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course
MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 111, 112, 113, 214, 221, 306
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course
COMM 102, 150, 150H
CS 100
HS 131, 131W
IS 140
OR
Take this Course
PE 177
AND
Take 1 Course
PE 100, 101, 102, 110, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 161, 162, 175, 178, 179, 195, 196
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course
ART 101, 160, 201, 202
HFED 140
HORT 230
HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H
MUSIC 100, 101
TA 115, 117
AND
Take this Course
FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course
ENG 251
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits
AGRON 122, 270
BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits
CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H
GEOG 101, 101L
GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L
PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150
PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course
AMHER 170, 170H
ECON 111, 111H
HIST 120, 121
POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course
ED 270
Major Requirements
(Major courses may not be double counted. Course work in the major must be a cumulative GPA of 2.0)
Take these Courses Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 325, 356, 430, 450, 495
Literature Survey
Choose 3 courses. They must be a combination of both British literature courses (331, 332, 333) and American literature courses (334, 335)
AND
Take 3 Courses Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 331, 332, 333, 334, 335
Author Studies
AND
Take 1 Course Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 370R, 371R, 372R, 373
AND
Education Core
Take these Courses
ED 200, 492
SECED 280, 410
AND
Take 1 Course
ED 285
SECED 252
SPED 322
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B.S. in English Education Composite (838)
The English Education Composite B.S. major provides students an opportunity for significant intellectual growth, personal development, and career preparation. English Education focuses on educational theories and methods for teaching literature and composition. Course work includes the English and Teacher Education cores. The English Education B.S. Composite major prepares students to become professional English teachers, grades 6-12, in Idaho and 42 other states. The English Education Composite does not require a minor but does require a total of 45 credit hours in English.
For a listing of approved Secondary Education majors and minors, see the Teacher Education section of this catalog.
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122
OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H
OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324
OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course
ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND
Take 1 Course
ENG 314
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course
MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 111, 112, 113, 214, 221, 306
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course
COMM 102, 150, 150H
CS 100
HS 131, 131W
IS 140
OR
Take this Course
PE 177
AND
Take 1 Course
PE 100, 101, 102, 110, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 161, 162, 175, 178, 179, 195, 196
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course
ART 101, 160, 201, 202
HFED 140
HORT 230
HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H
MUSIC 100, 101
TA 115, 117
AND
Take this Course
FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course
ENG 251
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits
AGRON 122, 270
BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits
CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H
GEOG 101, 101L
GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L
PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150
PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course
AMHER 170, 170H
ECON 111, 111H
HIST 120, 121
POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course
ED 270
Major Requirements
(Major courses may not be double-counted. Course work in the major must be a cumulative GPA of 2.0)
Take these Courses Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 325, 356, 430, 450, 495
Author Studies
AND
Take 1 Course Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 370R, 371R, 372R, 373
Literature Survey
AND
Take 4 Courses Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 331, 332, 333, 334, 335
AND
Take 2 Courses Min GPA: 2.0
ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 312, 312C, 313, 313C, 315, 315C, 316, 316C, 318R, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 350R, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 361, 362, 363R, 370R, 371R, 372R, 373, 373H, 418, 440, 442, 452
AND
Education Core
Take these Courses
ED 200, 492
SECED 280, 410
AND
Take 1 Course
ED 285
SECED 252
SPED 322
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B.A. in English (630)
The English B.A. major provides students an opportunity for significant intellectual growth, personal development, and career preparation. The English core coupled with studies in one of three emphasis areas prepares students for careers in literary studies, professional writing, or creative writing.
Minor or 2 Clusters Required
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122
OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H
OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324
OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course
ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND
Take 1 Course
ENG 314
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course
MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 111, 112, 113, 214, 221, 306
III. Arts
Take 1 Course
ART 101, 160, 201, 202
HFED 140
HORT 230
HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H
MUSIC 100, 101
TA 115, 117
AND
Take this Course
FA 100
IV. Biological Science and Physical Science
Take 4 Credits
AGRON 122, 270
BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
OR
Take 4 Credits
CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H
GEOG 101, 101L
GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L
PH 101, 102, 105, 116, 121, 127, 150
PH.S 100, 100L, 110
V. American Institutions
Take 1 Course
AMHER 170, 170H
ECON 111, 111H
HIST 120, 121
POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course
ANTH 101, 101H
CHILD 210, 210H
ECON 111, 111H, 112, 112H
ED 270
GEOG 120
HIST 201, | |
