English Major Advising Reference Sheet
English Major Advising Reference Sheet
Program
- Options
Math requirement
- Must take TWO math courses, both with G2 label. No other restriction.
- TWO G2 math courses count for “two from one dept” rule for G2 block.
Required Related
- TWO courses needed; both may count toward G-blocks and minor or options.
Non-Print Media Studies requirement
- Cover this requirement with one of the English electives. May not count in G-block.
- TWO levels needed: 1st before sophomore block; 2nd before graduating.
Advanced Professional Studies requirements
- 3.0 cumulative GPA; TWO G2 Math courses; PRAXIS 1 satisfied; Clearances filed.
Program
- Options
Minor requirement
- Must take a minor outside of English, unless you choose Print Media Studies
Print Media Studies minor and Journalism option
- Recommend to work for Snapper freshmen and sophomore year.
- Option is good for BSEs interested in advising middle/high school papers.
- Highly recommended for all BAs
Thesis
- ENGL 491 recommended for BAs interested in graduate school and writing studies.
- Needs approval from faculty advisor, Chair, and Dean.
Double Counting
- Minors: Courses in Gen Ed blocks, one course from major, except for Print Media Studies Minors who cannot count any major courses in minor.
- Options: Courses from anywhere else in the major or Gen Ed curriculum.
- Gen Ed: “D” & “W” courses count anywhere.
- Required Relateds for BSEs: Courses in Gen Ed blocks
Placements
- Must take placement to get a math class.
- Must take placement to take a language course at 200 level or higher
- Before 15 credits have been earned, students may take a general equivalency tests for 6 credits: ENGL 110 & 1xx (G1), and subject area equivalency for ENGL 230, 234, 236.
Gen Ed
Open Electives
- Any G-Block course may count
- Students who do not take UNIV 103 seminars may take one elective instead
G2 block rules
- “Foundations” Math course does not count in G2 block.
- TWO courses in “natural sciences” & TWO from 1 department.
Application
- Register for GRAD 999 placeholder course Fall or Spring term in which you plan to graduate.
- Submit graduation application by published deadline.
Exceptions
- May be used for any major requirement in consultation with Chair
- ENGL 230 can be used as an elective
- Due semester before graduation
Transferring Credits
Rules for graduating
- At least 30 credits must be done at MU, and 50% of major, excluding student teaching.
- Transfer credits do not count toward GPA, except for determining honors.
Getting Help on Campus
- Tutoring Center (all subjects)
Social Involvements
