About the Program
The undergraduate program in the Department of English is frequently recognized as one of the strongest in the university. The variety of courses and the quality of the faculty create an excellent environment for undergraduate education. Most English courses are taught by full-time faculty, and most have fewer than 40 students. As a result, English majors at the University of Utah receive a level of personal attention not possible at most large public universities. Our faculty members are deeply committed to their students and consistently win teaching awards.
A degree in English prepares you for no particular job because it prepares you for any job. Instead of being given problems to solve, English majors discover them; instead of memorizing narratives, they challenge them; they develop an adaptable creative intelligence, learning to analyze complex systems and understand nuance. English majors become lawyers, doctors, politicians, activists, artists, educators, scholars, journalists, advertisers, entrepreneurs, and CEOs—producers of culture rather than consumers of it.
The kind of versatility trained by English is especially valuable in today’s economy
because those with the most successful careers often move between jobs and even fields.
At the core of the English major lies the conviction that the analytical agility fostered
by rigorous and imaginative thinking constitutes the best preparation for the world
that awaits students after graduation.
The Department of English Undergraduate Majors & Minors
English Teaching, BA
About the English Teaching Major (BA)
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Degree Requirements
Required Courses
44-45 TOTAL CREDITS
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Degree Hours
122 TOTAL CREDITS
Minimum Major Hours
44 TOTAL CREDITS
- All courses must be completed with a grade of B- or better
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English, BS
About the English Major (BS)
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Degree Requirements
Required Courses
27-30 TOTAL CREDITS
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Degree Hours
122 TOTAL CREDITS
Minimum Major Hours
36 TOTAL CREDITS
- All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
- A maximum of 4 transfer courses may be accepted upon approval of the department.
- A minimum of 18 credit hours at the 5000-level in English are required.
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English, BA
About the English Major (BA)
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Degree Requirements
Required Courses
36-38 TOTAL CREDITS
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Degree Hours
122 TOTAL CREDITS
Minimum Major Hours
36 TOTAL CREDITS
- All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
- A maximum of 4 transfer courses may be accepted upon approval of the department.
- A minimum of 18 credit hours at the 5000-level in English are required.
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British Studies Minor
About the British Studies Minor
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Degree Requirements
Required Courses
18 TOTAL CREDITS
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Degree Hours
21 TOTAL CREDITS
- Complete 21 hours at the 3000-level or above with substantial content drawn from British society and culture, including areas of the former British Empire.
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English Minor
About the English Minor
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Degree Requirements
Required Courses
24 TOTAL CREDITS
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Degree Hours
122 TOTAL CREDITS
Minimum Major Hours
41 TOTAL CREDITS
- All courses must be completed with a grade of B- or better
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English Teaching Minor
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Degree Requirements
Required Courses
65-87 TOTAL CREDITS
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Degree Hours
29 TOTAL CREDITS
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English Creative Writing Minor
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Degree Requirements
Required Courses
21 TOTAL CREDITS
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Degree Hours
21 TOTAL CREDITS
Minimum Major Hours
41 TOTAL CREDITS
- All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better
Student Experience
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