Dual Degree Program in English
To be admitted to the dual-degree program students must have a
minimum SAT score in math and critical reading of 1150 and a high school
GPA of 3.250. All students are reviewed for progress with regard to
required courses and college GPA in their sophomore year. In addition,
students wishing to pursue the M.F.A. degree must submit a writing
sample for review.
In general, students will complete approximately 109 credits in the
Undergraduate College and 36 credits in the Schools of Graduate and
Professional Studies. Undergraduate credits may vary depending on
whether 3 credit or 4 credit General Education and elective classes are
chosen. Twelve credits from the M.A. or M.F.A. programs will count
towards a student’s baccalaureate degree. The B.A. in English is awarded
in the fall semester of a student’s fourth year at Rosemont. The M.F.A.
program is completed in the summer of the student’s fourth year.
The B.A. and M.A or M.F.A. program requires 144 credits.
General Education and Elective Requirements 57 to 58 credits
Students may apply 6 credits of required courses in the English
Literature major towards General Education. All General Education
requirements must be completed by the spring semester of the student’s
sophomore year at Rosemont.
Required Undergraduate English Courses 33 credits
All required English courses must be completed during the
student’s junior year at Rosemont. All undergraduate requirements and
elective courses must be completed by the end of the fall semester of a
student’s fourth year at Rosemont. The baccalaureate degree is awarded
in January of a student’s fourth year.
| Required Courses 39 to 42 credits |
| ENG-0204 |
Survey of British Literature – Medieval to 1798 |
3 credits |
| ENG-0205 |
Survey of British Literature — 1798 to 1920 |
3 credits |
| ENG-0222 |
Major American Writers to 1890 |
3 credits |
| OR |
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| ENG-0223 |
Major American Writers 1890 to 1940 |
3 credits |
| ENG-0302 |
Shakespeare |
3 credits |
| ENG-0370 |
Critical Approaches to Literature and Culture |
3 credits |
| ENG-0412 |
Seminar: Special Topics in Literature |
3 credits |
| ENG-0420 |
Internship |
0 to 3 credits |
| OR |
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| ENC-0300 |
Publication* |
0 to 3 credits |
| ENG-0490 |
Senior English Seminar |
3 credits |
*Students who choose ENC-0300, Publication, must hold an editorial position for The Thorn, The Rambler, or The Cornelian.
Four English Elective Courses 12 credits
At least two
electives must be above the 200-level. With the mentor’s approval,
students may also take a course in creative writing as an elective.
Two English Elective Courses 6 credits
Taken at the Graduate level.
Undergraduate Electives
Electives can also be
used to take other undergraduate Communication or English classes, but
cannot be limited to only these areas. Students in the Dual Degree
Program have approximately 27 credits they can use to choose
undergraduate elective courses. All undergraduate elective credits must
be completed by fall of a student’s fourth year at Rosemont.
Required Graduate Courses
Students begin taking
graduate level courses in the fall semester of their junior year at
Rosemont College. Students are limited to one graduate course a semester
in their junior year. Students may take up to 12 graduate credits in
subsequent semesters. All graduate level classes are chosen based on
the individual track a student wishes to pursue with a graduate mentor.
| Fall Semester, Junior Year |
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| One graduate-level course | 3 credits
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| Spring Semester, Junior Year |
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| One graduate-level course | 3 credits
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| Summer Session |
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| Two graduate-level courses | 6 credits
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| Fall Semester, Fourth Year |
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| Two graduate-level courses | 6 credits
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| Spring Semester, Fourth Year |
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| Four graduate-level courses | 12 credits |
| Summer Session |
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| Two graduate-level courses | 6 credits |