English Degree

This degree is offered either as a general liberal-arts education with emphasis on the literary arts or as preparatory education for those who may pursue graduate-level studies. English is an appropriate undergraduate major for students wishing to pursue various programs of advanced, graduate-level study in such areas as English language or literature, comparative literature, law, theology, communication arts, or other related areas (for information about a pre-law program).

Requirements: 124 hours, with a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each major.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 30 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Phil, 3 (for content purposes, this course is shared with the A/S Core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• BIB elective, 4 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 41 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• LNG. Second-year international language, 6
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) English Major, 36 hours beyond the generally required freshman courses:

• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6 (for content purposes, this course is shared with the A/S Core)
• ENG 3204. Shakespeare, 3
• ENG 3403. History of the English Language, 3
• ENG 3605. Literary Criticism, 3
• ENG 4006. Advanced English Grammar, 3
• LNG. First-year international language, 6
• SPE 2002. Advanced Oral Communication, 2
• Literature electives, 10

(4) Electives, 17 hours

This emphasis is offered for History B. A. or English B.A. students who want to specialize their historical education in politics and law. They will be required to meet all the same requirements as a traditional B. A., but they will use elective courses to focus their study. In addition to the requirements below, this degree requires the Theological Studies Major, Arts and Sciences Core, and Exercise Science Core as listed above.

Requirements: 124 hours, with a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each segment:

(1) Theological Studies Major, 30 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Phil, 3 (for content purposes, this course is shared with the A/S Core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• BIB elective, 4 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 41 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• LNG. Second-year international language, 6
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) English Major, 33 hours beyond the generally required freshman courses:

• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6 (for content purposes, this course is shared with the A/S Core)
• ENG 3204. Shakespeare, 3
• ENG 3403. History of the English Language, 3
• ENG 4006. Advanced English Grammar, 3
• LNG. First-year international language, 6
• SPE 2002. Advanced Oral Communication, 2
• Literature electives, 10

(4) Political and Legal Foundations Emphasis, 14 hours:

• ENG 3605. Literary Criticism, 3
• ENG 4313. The Conservative Intellectual Tradition, 3
• HIS 3404. The United States Founding Era, 3
• LAW 2903. Foundations of Law, 2
• LAW 4105. Constitutional Law and History, 3

(5) Electives, 6 hours

This degree combines the College’s English major (as above) with an Arts and Sciences core and Professional Education Core and prepares students to teach English with competence in either Christian, public, or private high schools; it leads to licensure to teach English in grades 6-12 in the public schools of Tennessee. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments, including the Specialty Area test in English, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee State Department of Education.

Requirements: 136 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 32 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Phil., 3 (for content purposes, this course is shared with the A/S Core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• BIB elective, 3 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 35 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) English Major, 36 hours:

• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6 (for content purposes, this course is
• shared with the A/S Core)
• ENG 3204. Shakespeare, 3
• ENG 3403. History of the English Language, 3
• ENG 3605. Literary Criticism, 3
• ENG 4006. Advanced English Grammar, 3
• LNG. First-year international language, 6
• SPE 2002. Advanced Oral Communication, 2
• Literature electives, 10

(4) Professional Education Core, 33 hours:

• PSY 2402. Lifespan Development, 3
• EDU 2001. Introduction to Education, 2
• EDU 2102. Educational Psychology, 2
• EDU 3801. Exceptional Child, 3
• EDU 4201. School Assessment, 2
• EDU 4302. Teaching in the Secondary Grades, 3
• EDU 4332. Content Area Reading/Writing, 3
• EDU 4401. History and Philosophy of Education, 2
• EDU 4450. Introduction to Student Teaching, 1
• EDU 4500. Student Teaching Seminar, 2
• EDU 4800. Enhanced Student Teaching: 6-12, 10

Students may attach an English Minor to any Welch College bachelor’s degree program. This program provides an opportunity for candidates to develop understanding and abilities in English and speech as much as possible within the limitations of a minor concentration. Specific objectives of this program of study will be substantially the same as those stated for the major in English. The minor may not have more than one-third of the course-hours in common with the declared major. Program objectives will include those for the given major(s), as well as those stated for the Arts and Sciences Core.

Requirements: 20 hours

• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature, I, II, 6
• SPE 2002. Advanced Oral Communication, 2
• ENG 3000, 4000 electives, 12