CIP Code = 230101
Degree Objectives
The English major at Louisiana Tech offers students a first-rate education. Our students engage not only with the rich and dynamic history of British, American, and global literatures, but also with a diverse range of genres (e.g., poetry, drama, film) and theoretical perspectives (e.g., feminism, Marxism, postcolonialism). Equally important, English graduates learn to articulate and defend ideas, to turn critical thinking into cogent arguments, and to express themselves clearly and cohesively in a variety of contexts. Finally, with assignments ranging from small group discussions and multimodal presentations to the creation of blogs, podcasts, digital story maps, and formal research essays, Louisiana Tech’s innovative, award-winning faculty help students master each of the University of Louisiana System’s Core Competencies: Communication Competence, Critical and Creative Problem Solving, Adaptable Resilience, Cultural Competence, and Self-Reflective Awareness.
Career Opportunities
The English major prepares students for success in a variety of existing and emerging fields. These include law and medicine, teaching and education, editing and publishing, advertising and marketing, freelancing and technical writing, and government and public service. The communication skills, problem solving, and adaptability developed by English majors are particularly adept at responding to a shifting 21st century career landscape. Because English majors engage thoroughly with a broad range of authors, ideas, and communication contexts, they leave our program with the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and unpredictable job market.
Degree Requirements
A major in English includes 120 total semester hours. 46 of these hours must be taken in English courses, including at least 36 hours at the 4000 level. As students complete their general education requirements, they will first take at least three of the following surveys of literary history: ENGL 2103 ,2113 , 2123 , 2133 , 2143 , or 2153 .
After familiarizing themselves with literary history in these survey courses, students will take at least one upper-division course from each of the six areas of study listed below.
Note: Each distinct area of study must be met by each student; that is, no class can be used to meet the requirements of two areas.
Students will complete their degree by taking an additional six upper-division English courses as well as a one-hour capstone course. English majors must have a 2.0 earned grade point average for graduation and no grade lower than a “C” in any required English class.
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