Undergraduate Programs

English Language and Literature at CMU

The English Department offers two basic programs: liberal arts and teaching. Within each of these broad programs there are still additional choices, including the World Literature, Creative Writing, or an emphasis on secondary or elementary English education. Each program requires between 39 and 42 hours for a major and 24 to 27 hours for a minor, depending on the choice and emphasis.

Students who elect to major or minor in English should declare this intention before the end of their sophomore year. Junior transfer students should declare during their first semester on campus. The department assigns advisors to aid students in their major/minor program planning and to authorize programs for graduation and teacher preparation.

Degrees available for English majors

English Major: Secondary

  • BS in Education, Secondary Provisional Certification
  • BS in Education, Secondary Provisional Certification, with Emotional or Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (K-12) – Two Major Option
  • BS in Education, Secondary Provisional Certification: MLE Option

English Major: Elementary

  • BS in Education, Elementary Provisional Certification, Areas Option, Additional Major and Minor
  • BS in Education, Elementary Provisional Certification, Basic Program
  • BS in Education, Elementary Provisional Certification, Major/Minor Option

English Major: General Concentration

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science, Plan A: Select Major, Optional Minor
  • Bachelor of Science, Plan B: All Majors, Select Minors

English Major: Creative Writing Concentration

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science, Plan A: Select Major, Optional Minor
  • Bachelor of Science, Plan B: All Majors, Select Minors

English Major: World Literature Concentration

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science, Plan A: Select Major, Optional Minor
  • Bachelor of Science, Plan B: All Majors, Select Minors

List of English minors

  • English as a Second Language Minor, Teaching
  • English Minor, Non-Teaching
  • English Minor, Teaching Elementary
  • English Minor, Teaching Secondary