English Degrees
English Degree Requirements
| |
Major |
Core |
To Graduate |
| English: Literature |
42 |
43/46 |
120 |
| English: Writing |
42 |
43/46 |
120 |
| English: Writing 4+1 M.A. Program |
42 |
43/46 |
120 |
| English/Secondary Education |
39 |
43/46 |
120 |
Requirements for All English Majors
All majors are required to consult their advisors prior to registration each semester. The responsibility of fulfilling the department’s requirements, however, rests with the student.
Additionally: Secondary Education majors must consult with Marywood’s Department of Education in order to fulfill the education sequence, screenings, and QPA requirements in an orderly and accurate manner.
In order for the department to recommend a major for graduation, 50 percent of the student’s major courses must have been taken at Marywood with a minimum QPA of 2.33 in the major. (Note: QPA requirements for Secondary Education are higher and follow Department of Education guidelines).Similarly, 50 percent of courses used to fulfill minor requirements must have been taken at Marywood University with a minimum QPA of 2.33 in the minor.
Gateway Course for Literature and Writing
ENGL 170 Introduction to Literary Studies (3)
The class is an introduction to the discipline of English and the practices of literary and writing studies, including (but not limited to) close reading, research in the discipline, principles of literacy and rhetorical analysis, conventions of various genres of literature and writing, and genre formation, as well as approaches to writing about literature. It is required of all English majors. Normally offered in Spring semester only. Prerequisite: ENGL 160 .
Senior Capstone
ENGL 495 - Senior Seminar (3)
Students will consider issues related to the discipline while building on research and critical thinking skills as they pursue an individual research project that culminates in a seminar paper. The course emphasizes drafting, the writing process, critical thinking, research methods, and oral presentations. It is required of all English majors. Normally offered in Spring semester only.
Prerequisite: ENGL 160 and ENGL 180. Restricted to English majors and minors.
English Practicum (6 credits)
Literature and Writing majors must take six one-credit courses designed to offer them hands-on field experience in their areas of study through work at our department organizations, which include the Languages and Literatures Club, The Bayleaf, 91.7 WVMW, TV Marywood, and The Wood Word. Additionally a regular one-hour course offers students training in professional development topics including mentorship, leadership, and career-readiness.
| COMM |
170E |
1 credit |
| COMM |
171E |
1 credit |
| COMM |
270E |
1 credit |
| COMM |
271E |
1 credit |
| COMM |
370E |
1 credit |
| COMM |
371E |
1 credit |
Students may take one (1) additional practicum as an elective (7 credits total). Additional credits may be taken with the approval of the program coordinator and the chairperson. All students, including transfer students, must take six (6) practica. An internship may be substituted for three (3) credits with the approval of the program coordinator and the chairperson.
Note: Secondary Education majors are not required to take practicum courses because so much of that work happens through their field hours and student teaching. However, they are invited to take any of them since all will give them skills helpful in teaching and advising the clubs that English high school teachers often lead (literary magazine, newspaper, etc.). We especially encourage them to take COMM 170E and 371E. If they elect not to take 371E, the section where students start preparing for the capstone, they should contact their advisers for advice about when to choose a capstone paper topic.