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Our English Major Allows You To
- study the world's greatest literature with exceptional faculty;
- get to know your professors personally in small, discussion-oriented classes;
- workshop your writing with published poets, playwrights, and authors;
- choose from among a wide variety of interesting classes;
- complete a second major or minor without taking extra time;
- develop the analytical writing and critical thinking skills essential to every academic field or professional career;
- nourish your soul;
- expand your mind; and
- read great books!
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English (39 credits)
The Bachelor of Arts degree in English emphasizes breadth and flexibility with three Study Options and a wide range of courses to choose from.
Study Option in English Language Arts (Curriculum Code 299)
This major is designed for students who want to teach English at the high
school level. A student who has received a B.A. in English (Study Option in
English Language Arts) will have met all the New York State subject area
requirements for English 7-12 certification. After completing an M.S.T. program
(in as few as three additional semesters), the student will be eligible for initial
certification and, after three years of experience teaching, professional
certification.
Program Requirements
- View course curriculum for the English Language Arts Study Option. Note: this 535kb file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View all English course descriptions.
Study Option in Writing (Curriculum Code 776)
This major is designed for students who want to write. Major requirements allow students to focus on creative writing (such as poetry and fiction) or professional and technical writing (such as articles and reports).
Program Requirements
- View course curriculum for the English Writing major. Note: this 535kb file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View all English course descriptions.
Study Option in Literature (Curriculum Code 777)
This major is designed for students who want to pursue careers in fields requiring exceptional reading, writing, and interpretive skills, such as law, college teaching, publishing, editing, advertising, librarianship, and public relations.
Program Requirements
- View course curriculum for the English Literature major. Note: this 535kb file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View all English course descriptions.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
Thomas J. Morrissey, Chair
Phone: (518) 564-2134
Fax: (518) 564-2140
E-mail: morristj@plattsburgh.edu
SUNY Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901