Bachelor of Arts in English

Candidates must complete general education requirement (GERS) as well as the specific program requirements listed below. Courses may not be used to fulfill more than one requirement in the B.A. program. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and complete 42 credits of upper-division courses (24 of these must be UAS credits). A maximum of 12 credits of independent study may be applied toward the B.A. in English.

The B.A. in English provides a broad foundation in the liberal arts as well as specialized training in language and literature. The program is designed to provide student with (1) knowledge of English and American literature and culture and their multicultural contexts, (2) advanced skills in critical reading, research, writing, speaking, and problem solving, and (3) practical experience in a professional setting.

Master of Arts in Teaching in secondary English education: ENGL S305, ENGL S340, AND COMM S340 are required for English B.A. students who plan to enter the UAS Master of Arts in Teaching program in secondary English education.

To view details of the program, visit the humanities Website.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students are admitted to the program after admission to UAS and declaring an English major. At the time of admission, they will be assigned to an academic advisor in the humanities department. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and successfully complete ENGL S311 with a C or higher by their 62nd credit.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2009-2010)

Minimum Credit Hours 120
General Education Requirements 34
Humanities  
ENGL S226 Survey of American Literature II 3
World Language Requirement 8
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 Language courses*  
*Students must take a minimum of 8 credits in the study of a single world or Alaska Native language. 
Major Requirements 12
ENGL S215 Introduction to Literary Study 3
ENGL S223 Survey of British Lit I 3
ENGL S224 Survey of British Lit II 3
Select one from the following (3 credits)
ENGL S311 Advanced Composition 3
ENGL S362 Memoir Writing 3
ENG S363 Nature Writing 3
EMPHASIS REQUIREMENT 18-21
ELECTIVES* 45-48
Upper division credits as needed.
Emphasis Requirement
Choose one from the following emphasis areas ( Literature, Creative Writing, Literature and the Environment)
Literature Emphasis
Emphasis Requirements 18
selected two from the following (6 credits)
ENGL S302 Masterpieces of World Literature 3
ENGL S303 Literature and the Environment 3
ENGL S305 Children's Literature 3
ENGL S330 Shakespeare 3
ENGL S365 Literature of Alaska 3
ENGL S370 Native American Literature 3
ENGL S418 Advanced Themes in Literature: ST 3
ENGL S419 Major Authors: ST 3
ENGL S420 Genre Studies: ST 3
ENGL S422 Literary Periods: ST 3
At least one of these literature courses must focus on British literature before 1800.
Select at least one from the following courses or from a topics course that focuses on an aspect of Alaska’s natural or cultural heritage:
ENGL S303 Literature and the Environment 3
ENGL S363 Nature Writing* 3
ENGL S365 Literature of Alaska 3
ENGL S370 Native American Literature 3
ENGL S423 Ecocriticism 3
Select one from the following (3 credits):
ENGL S499 Thesis 3
ENGL S499 Humanities Capstone 3
Creative Writing Emphasis
Emphasis Requirements 21
ENGL S261 Introduction to Creative Writing 3
ENGL S461 Advanced Creative Writing* 6
*Repeated for a total of 6 credits
LITERATURE REQUIREMENTS 9
Select three from the following (9 credits)
ENGL S302 Masterpieces of World Literature 3
ENGL S303 Literature of the Environment 3
ENGL S305 Children's Literature 3
ENGL S330 Shakespeare 3
ENGL S365 Literature of Alaska: Native and Non-Native Perspectives 3
ENGL S370 Native American Literature 3
ENGL S418 Advanced Themes in Literature: ST 3
ENGL S419 Major Authors: ST 3
ENGL S420 Genre Studies: ST 3
ENGL S422 Literary Periods: ST 3
ENGL S423 Ecocriticism 3
Select one of the following (3 credits):
ENGL S491 Internship* 3
ENGL S499 Thesis 3
*May be repeated once for credit
Literature and the Environment
Emphasis Requirements 19-21
ENGL S303 Literature and the Environment 3
ENGL S423 Ecocriticism 3
Select one from the following (3 credits)
ENGL S363 Nature Writing* 3
ENGL S365 Literature of Alaska 3
ENGL S370 Native American Literature 3
*Must also take S311 or S362 to fultill upper division writing requirement
Select two from the following (6 credits)
ENGL S302 Masterpieces of World Literature 3
ENGL S305 Children’s Literature 3
ENGL S330 Shakespeare 3
ENGL S365 Literature of Alaska: Native and Non-Native Perspectives 3
ENGL S370 Native American Literature  
ENGL S418 Advanced Themes in Literature: ST 3
ENGL S419 Major Authors: ST 3
ENGL S420 Genre Studies: ST 3
ENGL S421 Women and Literature: ST 3
ENGL S422 Literary Periods: ST 3
ENGL S423 Ecocriticism 3
Select one from the following (3 credits):
ENGL S499 Thesis 3
HUM S499 Humanities Capstone 3
  • Select at least two literature courses at the 300- and 400-level (6 credits)
 6
  • Select at least one advisor approved environmentally focused course from any discipline (including English)
    (1-3 credits)
 1-3

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The UAS Career Services Office provides a current listing of internship opportunities available to UAS students. These internships are funded by Alaskan, federal, national and international organizations and businesses. Changes occur frequently. If you have an interest in internships please contact Career Services for assistance. If admitted to a degree program you can also speak with a faculty member if you are interested in an internship for academic credit.

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6350 (toll free)
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/humanities/programs/english
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu