English is a great field for people who love to read or write. It is also a good fit for those who are interested in better understanding human nature and how to communicate with others through writing. English is a broad major where students can study any of the following: literature, creative writing, technical communication, professional writing, rhetoric, and literary theory. English majors are in high demand in many jobs because of their ability to think critically, engage thoughtfully with other people, and communicate effectively with others. English majors go on to become entrepreneurs, professional writers, authors, teachers, lawyers, CEOs, editors, web developers, medical professionals, consultants, and so on.
Apply Now| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | Expository Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 2510 | Americian Literature I or Elective | 3 |
| GNST 1200 | Foundations | 3 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Research Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1030 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| ENGL 2520 | American Literature II or Elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2610 | British Literature I or Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 2700 | Introduction to Critical Literature/Theory | 3 |
| Life Science with a lab | 4 | |
| Foriegn language class (1010) | 5 | |
| Electives | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2620 | British Literature II or Elective | 3 |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Foreign language class (1020) | 5 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | Expository Composition (E1) | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Research Writing (E2) | 3 |
| ENGL 2040 | Introduction to Writing Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 2940 | Writing Portfolio | 1 |
| Subtotal 10 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 2200 | Business Communication | 3 |
| COMM 1130 | Writing for Communications | 3 |
| COMM 1900/1910 | Newspaper Production | 2 |
| ENGL 2950 | Methods of Practice in Tutoring Writers | 3 |
| ENGL 3260 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| HONR 2900 | Honors Capstone | 2 |
| Subtotal 4-6 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 1300 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| CS 1430 | User Experience Design | 1 |
| TEDM 1020 or TEDM 1030 or TEDM 1110 |
Email Marketing or Marketing Design or Digital Advertising |
2-3 |
| ENGL 2250 | Introduction to Creative Writing (HU) | 3 |
| ENGL 2260 Or ENGL 2270 Or ENGL 2280 |
Writing Fiction or Writing Poetry or Writing Creative Nonfiction |
3 |
| LING 2650 | Language in Society (HU) | 3 |
| LING 2660 | Introduction to Language Systems (HU) | 3 |
| MATH 1040 | Introduction to Statistics (QL) | 3 |
| PHIL 1050 | Ethics and Business Leadership (HU) | 3 |
| Subtotal 3-6 |
We recommend an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, which requires a foreign language at the 1020 level. An Associate of Science (AS) is also available. Please see your academic advisor for details.
Students who are still exploring career paths might be interested in a more general major in Humanities. To be fully ready to transfer, however, complete the AA in English.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | 34-36 credits | |
| Elective Credits | 18-20 credits | |
| Meta-major Requirements | 6 credits | |
| Choose 6 credits from this list: | ||
| ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720 |
Art History Survey I Art History Survey II |
3 |
| ENGL 2510 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 2520 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 2610 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 2620 | British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 2700 | Introduction to Critical Literature/Theory | 3 |
| PHIL 1000 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 1250 | Reasoning and Rational Decision-Making | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 |
| Total | 60 credits | |
Students might also consider related majors listed below.
English majors have several opportunities on campus to help them gain valuable experience in the field:
Students who major in English have successful careers in many areas, including the following professions: professional writer, author, editor, teacher/professor, reporter, entrepreneur, medical, nonprofit director/manager, lawyer, and librarian.
Discover ways you can transfer your credits to some of the following colleges:
For more information on transferring within public colleges and universities in Utah, see UtahTransferGuide.
