The major in English provides students a firm grounding in literary tradition, the varied practices of literary analysis, and the history, grammar, and writing on the English language. Coursework encourages students to develop sophisticated practices of inquiry and critical thought that are applicable and crucial to success.
Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements
All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed under academic policies and regulations in the introductory section for undergraduate programs in this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.
Major Approval
Major approval is required during the second semester of the sophomore year, or after the completion of 45 credit hours at Fontbonne. For transfer students, major approval is required after completing the equivalent of one full semester (a minimum of 12 credits) at Fontbonne. To receive approval for a major in English, a student must have a 2.5 GPA in courses taken at Fontbonne to meet major requirements both 1) at the time of application for major approval and 2) through degree completion. Students must complete 15 credit hours of coursework in the major before applying for major approval; for transfer students, at least nine of these credit hours must be taken at Fontbonne.
General Education Requirements
The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are presented in the undergraduate academic information section in this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline. A student majoring in English must also earn a minimum grade of C- in ENG 101 - Composition I and ENG 102 - Composition II .
