Candidates must complete general education requirement (GERS) as well as the specific program requirements listed below. Courses may not be used to fulfill more than one requirement in the B.A. program. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and complete 42 credits of upper-division courses (24 of these must be UAS credits). A maximum of 12 credits of independent study may be applied toward the B.A. in English.

The B.A. in English provides a broad foundation in the liberal arts as well as specialized training in language and literature. The program is designed to provide student with (1) knowledge of English and American literature and culture and their multicultural contexts, (2) advanced skills in critical reading, research, writing, speaking, and problem solving, and (3) practical experience in a professional setting.

Master of Arts in Teaching in secondary English education: ENGL S305, ENGL S340, AND COMM S340 are required for English B.A. students who plan to enter the UAS Master of Arts in Teaching program in secondary English education.

To view details of the program, visit the humanities Website.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students are admitted to the program after admission to UAS and declaring an English major. At the time of admission, they will be assigned to an academic advisor in the humanities department. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and successfully complete ENGL S311 with a C or higher by their 62nd credit.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2008-2009)

Minimum Credit Hours			120
General Education Requirements			34
World Language Requirement			8
___	S__	Language courses*
*Students must take a minimum of 8 credits in the study of a single world or Alaska Native language.
Major Requirements			18
ENGL	S215	Introduction to Literary Study	3
ENGL	S223	Survey of British Lit I	3
ENGL	S224	Survey of British Lit II	3
ENGL	S226	Survey of American Lit II	3
ENGL	S491	Internship	3
Select one from the following (3 credits)
ENGL	S499	Thesis	3
HUM	S499	Humanities Capstone	3
___	S__	Advisor approved electives or minor	30

Emphasis Requirement
Choose one from the following emphasis areas ( Literature, Creative Writing, Literature and the Environment)
Literature Emphasis			30
The literature emphasis area requires at least 12 credits of literature courses focusing on literature before 1900. See the course schedule for information on which courses have been designated as pre-1900 each semester. No more than 12 credits of literature emphasis courses may be in writing or communication (ENGL S311, S362, S363, S461 or COMM S340, S446).
Emphasis Requirements			30
ENGL	S311	Advanced Composition	3
selected four from the following (12 credits)
COMM	S340	Media Studies	3
COMM	S346	From Page to Stage: Oral Interpretation	3
ENGL	S302	Masterpieces of World Literature	3
ENGL	S303	Literature and the Environment	3
ENGL	S305	Children's Literature	3
ENGL	S340	English Language Studies	3
ENGL	S362	Memoir Writing	3
ENGL	S363	Nature Writing	3
ENGL	S365	Literature of Alaska	3
ENGL	S370	Native American Literature	3
Select five from the following (15 credits)
ENGL	S414	Research Writing	3
ENGL	S418	Advanced Themes in Literature: ST	3
ENGL	S419	Major Authors: ST	3
ENGL	S420	Genre Studies: ST	3
ENGL	S421	Women and Literature: ST	3
ENGL	S422	Literary Periods: ST	3
ENGL	S423	Ecocriticism	3
ENGL	S461	Advanced Creative Writing	3

Creative Writing Emphasis
Emphasis Requirements			30
ENGL	S261	Introduction to Creative Writing	3
ENGL	S311	Advanced Composition	3
ENGL	S362	Memoir Writing	3
ENGL	S363	Nature Writing	3
ENGL	S461	Advanced Creative Writing*	6
Select four from the following (12 credits)
COMM	S340	Media Studies	3
COMM	S346	From Page to Stage: Oral Interpretation	3
ENGL	S302	Masterpieces of World Literature	3
ENGL	S303	Literature of the Environment	3
ENGL	S305	Children's Literature	3
ENGL	S340	English Language Studies	3
ENGL	S365	Literature of Alaska: Native and Non-Native Perspectives	3
ENGL	S370	Native American Literature	3
ENGL	S414	Research Writing	3
ENGL	S418	Advanced Themes in Literature: ST	3
ENGL	S419	Major Authors: ST	3
ENGL	S420	Genre Studies: ST	3
ENGL	S421	Women and literature: ST	3
ENGL	S422	Literary Periods: ST	3
ENGL	S423	Ecocriticism	3
*Must be repeated twice for a total of 6 credits

Literature and the Environment
The Literature and the Environment emphasis area requires at least 12 credits of literature courses focusing on literature before 1900. See the course schedule for information on which courses have been designated as pre-1900 each semester.
Emphasis Requirements			30
ENGL	S303	Literature and the Environment	3
ENGL	S311	Advanced Composition	3
ENGL	S423	Ecocriticism	3
Select three from the following (9 credits)
ENGL	S363	Nature Writing	3
ENGL	S365	Literature of Alaska	3
ENGL	S370	Native American Literature	3
PHIL	S271	Perspectives on the Natural World	3
Select four from the following (12 credits)
ENGL	S414	Research Writing	3
ENGL	S418	Advanced Themes in Literature: ST	3
ENGL	S419	Major Authors: ST	3
ENGL	S420	Genre Studies: ST	3
ENGL	S421	Women and Literature: ST	3
ENGL	S422	Literary Periods: ST	3
ENGL	S461	Advanced Creative Writing	3

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The UAS Career Services Office provides a current listing of internship opportunities available to UAS students. These internships are funded by Alaskan, federal, national and international organizations and businesses. Changes occur frequently. If you have an interest in internships please contact Career Services for assistance. If admitted to a degree program you can also speak with a faculty member if you are interested in an internship for academic credit.

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6350 (toll free)
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/humanities/programs/english
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu

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