English – Integrative Studies Option

The English – Integrative Studies Option allows you to tailor your studies to your specific interests within the field of English. This option requires 45 credit hours of coursework, providing a comprehensive exploration of literature, writing, and critical analysis. You will engage with various approaches to understanding texts, from historical and global perspectives to intersectional and ecological frameworks. This program is designed for students who wish to combine their passion for English with other areas of interest or career aspirations. You will develop strong analytical, research, and communication skills, preparing you for a wide range of professional paths. The curriculum includes core courses, specialized method courses, and a significant elective component, allowing for personalized academic journeys. An internship or high-impact practice experience is also a key part of the program, offering practical application of your learning.

Curriculum

The program requires 45 credit hours, including core courses, methods, and electives, along with a practical experience component.

1. Year 1
   • Introduction to English StudiesEngl 302
   • Critical Methods CourseEngl 256, 301, 307, 360
   • Historical Approaches CourseEngl 305, 306, 366, 368, 370, 371, 372, 401, 454
   • The Global CourseEngl 373, 489
   • Humanities in Production CourseEngl 251, 339, 342, 361, 357
   • Writers of Color/Intersectional Approaches to Racism CourseEngl 251, 339, 342, 361, 357
   • Intersectional Approaches to Gender and Sexuality CourseEngl 309, 317, 363
   • Ecological Approaches CourseEngl 219, 472
2. Electives and Experience
   • Electives (18 cr)
   • Internship or Other High-Impact Practice or Research

Careers

Graduates with an English – Integrative Studies Option are well-prepared for a diverse range of careers that require strong communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

• Author
• Editor
• Blogger
• Copy editor
• Librarian
• Lawyer
• Legislator
• English Teacher
• Fact Checker
• Journalist
• Lecturer
• Professor
• Literary Agent
• Novelist
• Historian
• Biographer
• Publicist
• Columnist
• Script writer
• Playwright
• Staffwriter
• Copywriter
• Writing Consultant
• Speech Writer
• Resume Writer
• Cruciverbalist