Emphasis in Liberal Arts and Pre-Professional Programs
Students desiring the B.A. in English will, in consultation with the department head or their major adviser, complete an advising form that specifies courses taken in the major and supporting fields. Each individually tailored advising form will require the signature of the department head or major advisor for validity.

While students will be counseled to construct a well-balanced program, it is possible, by making the best use of departmental resources (regular course offerings, special topics seminars and colloquia, independent studies courses) and of supporting work outside the department, to devise sequences of study with special emphases: in literature (British, American, world); in languages and linguistics; in communications and creative writing; in philosophy, aesthetics, literary theory, or film; or in special cross-disciplinary areas of interest.

The B.A. in English is flexible enough to accommodate students with a wide variety of interests and career goals. It is suitable for students who wish to enter law, medicine, the ministry, or business; who intend to take graduate work in the humanities for college teaching credentials; who intend to enter any profession or post-B.A. professional training program where competence in communication skills and a broad cultural awareness are required; or who desire to pursue an interest in literature and languages.

Required courses in the major
English 333 and nine other advanced courses (27 sh) in literature, linguistics and writing. Students who are considering teaching in high schools or middle schools and plan to pursue emergency permits should follow the course requirements for English or language arts teacher certifications. Capstone courses do not count toward the major.

Four courses (12-14 semester hours) in foreign language or equivalent. The foreign language requirement may be partially fulfilled by courses in foreign language satisfactorily completed in high school. The four courses (or equivalent) needed for the B.A. degree must be in the same language.

Required courses for second major
English 201*; 3 sh from Eng 202 or 203; six advanced (300-400 level) English courses (18 sh); four courses (12-14 semester hours) in a foreign language or equivalent are strongly recommended. Students who are considering teaching in high schools or middle schools and plan to pursue emergency permits should follow the course requirements for English or language arts teacher certification. Capstone courses do not count toward the second major.

Eng 101 and 102 are prerequisites for Eng 201.

Other Requirements
A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all English courses required for this second major. Twelve semester hours of Advanced English (300-level or above) must be taken at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Note: This program is not an option for secondary certification, option II, English majors. Students electing English as a second major should consult with the head of the department of Literature and Languages. Recommendations in course selection will be based on the specific uses the student will make of the second major (e.g., in preparation for graduate study in literature or language or in preparation for the GRE, MCAT, or other professional school entrance examinations).

Required courses in the minor
Eng 201*; 3 sh from Eng 202 or 203; four advanced (300-400 level) English courses (six semester hours of advanced English must be taken at A&M-Commerce).
A grade of "C" or better must be earned in English courses at the 200-level and above to satisfy requirements for this mnor. Capstone courses may not be used to satisfy this minor.

*Eng 101 and 102 or equivalency are prerequisites for Eng 201.

Non-English majors may minor in writing, an eighteen-semester-hour emphasis in which at least nine semester hours advanced must be taken at Texzas A&M University-Commerce includes the following requirements:

English 333 and 341, plus 6 sh from Eng 315, 317, 332, Phil 251; plus 3 sh from Eng 331 or 358 or 424; plus 3 sh from Jour 214 or 314 or 329.

Students seeking a bachelor's degree in any of the following teacher education programs except Middle School must complete: (1) degree requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree (refer to the bachelor's degree requirements section of this catalog); (2) University Studies requirements (refer to that section of this catalog); (3) requirements for admission to and retention in the Teacher Education Program (refer to the Center for Educator Certification and Academic Services section of this catalog); and (4) professional development courses (refer to the appropriate departmental section in this catalog, i.e., Department of Elementary Education or Department of Secondary and Higher Education). In addition, courses in the major must be completed as shown below.

Students desiring concentrated study in English should choose one of the following:

     Teacher Education Programs (English):

• Secondary Education, Option I
• Secondary Education, Option II
• English Language Arts, Option IV
• Second Teaching Field Major in English
• Middle School English/Reading/Speech (Elementary or Secondary emphasis)
• English as a Second Language Endorsement
• Specialization in English for Interdisciplinary Studies Majors (Elementary)
• Specialization in Bilingual for Interdisciplinary Studies Majors(Elementary

Required courses in the specialization (18 semester hours)
Eng 201; 3 sh from 202 or 203; Eng 301 or 424; 305 or 406; 317 or 333; 3 sh (Adv) Eng elective (non-capstone).

Other requirements
Refer to the Department of Elementary Education's section of this catalog.

Required courses in the specialization (21 semester hours)
Eng 301 or 331; 358, 457, 462; Spa 331, 332, 341 or 354; one half of student teaching in a Bilingual classroom.

Other requirements
Refer to the Department of Elementary Education's section of this catalog.