Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

English, B.A.

Location(s): Statesboro, Armstrong-Savannah, Fully Online


With a degree in English, you will become an incisive, culturally responsive writer and critical thinker. You’ll learn how to effectively communicate with different audiences by skillfully interpreting language and producing engaging content. With options for specialized concentrations or a broad approach, you can tailor the major to your career goals. 

The field of English covers a range of disciplines: creative writing, cultural studies, film studies, linguistics, literature, professional & technical writing, and rhetoric & composition. Many of our classes are offered both online and face-to-face. 

This degree builds flexible, highly valued skills that you can use across industries like Arts & Entertainment, Data Analysis, Education, Editing & Publishing, Healthcare, Information Technology, Journalism, Legal Services, Marketing, Nonprofit Administration, and Public Relations. 

Our faculty of practicing writers and scholars are dedicated to building a learning community of future professionals. We prioritize one-on-one mentoring, career preparation, and networking opportunities to help you succeed.

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours


See Core IMPACTS  for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Course Requirements.

General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours


Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours


Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours


Required of All Majors: 3 Credit Hours


Concentration in Literature: 12 Credit Hours


Major Requirements: 30 Credit Hours


Required Courses for all Concentrations: 9 Credit Hours

B.A. In English (No Concentration): 21 Credit Hours


Language, History, and Style: 6 Credit Hours

Choose 6 hours from the following options:

Upper-Division Major Electives: 6 Credit Hours

  • Choose 6 additional hours from ENGL 3000-level or above.

B.A. in English w/ Concentration: 21 Credit Hours


In lieu of the general degree, students may choose a concentration in one of the following areas:
 

  • Professional Writing
  • Literature
  • Creative Writing
     

See below for requirements.
 

Minor - Required (Must be approved by advisor): 15 Credit Hours


General Electives: 15 Credit Hours


Total Credit Hours: 124


Areas of Concentration


Concentration in Professional Writing


Select one Focus area from the following listed below:

Related Electives: 6 Credit Hours


Choose 6 additional hours from any of the professional focus areas below and/or an internship

Focus Areas: 12 Credit Hours


Total Credit Hours: 21


Concentration in Literature


Cultural Studies: 6 Credit Hours


Choose 6 hours from the following options:

Related Electives: 6 Credit Hours


Choose 6 additional hours from the Cultural or Historical Studies lists above, ENGL 4610 Honors Research Seminar , or ENGL 4790 Internship .

Total Credit Hours: 21


Concentration in Creative Writing


Required Course: 3 Credit Hours


Related Electives: 6 Credit Hours


Choose 6 hours from the following options:

Total Credit Hours: 21


Other Program Requirements


  • Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all major courses.

Advisement

Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement  catalog page.