English B.A. at a Glance
Program Overview:
Students in the English program explore the vast array of literatures in English produced across the world and
across the centuries. Through reading, writing about, and discussing significant texts students enhance their
abilities to understand and analyze fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfictional prose; at the same time, they gain
insights into individual lives and cultures that enrich their own experiences. Literature majors enjoy the
camaraderie generated by shared interests and heated debates. Their education gives them ways of looking
at the world as well as a body of knowledge on which to draw throughout their lives.
Students are required to take 12 hours of upper division electives in writing, film, literature, and/or
linguistics. English majors may choose to take a general program of English studies or may select one of the
Department’s three areas of emphasis: literature, language and linguistics, creative writing, or professional
and public writing. Majors should choose their English courses and electives in consultation with their
advisors, especially upon entering the program.
Prerequisites:
Recommended UCC Humanities with Writing:
ENC 1101: Writing and Rhetoric I
ENC 1102: Writing and Rhetoric II
ENG 2012: Approaches to Literature
Careers/Job Opportunities:
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Writing/Editing
Education administration
Secondary and Post-Secondary teaching
Publishing
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Advertising and Media
Public Relations
Law
Business/industry management
Recommended Minors, Certificates, or Second Majors:
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Certificate in Exile Studies
Certificate in Film Studies
Certificate in Linguistics
Certificate in Professional and Public Writing
Advising Contact Information:
English Department
MMC: DM 453 | 305-348-2874
BBC: AC1-355 | 305-919-5857
Helpful Links:
Department Website: English.fiu.edu
CAS Advising Website: casundergradadvising.fiu.edu
MyMajor Website: mymajor.fiu.edu
College of Arts & Sciences Requirements:
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All College of Arts & Sciences majors must satisfy the College of Arts & Sciences Foreign Language requirement.
Students must show mastery at, or complete a second semester sequence (at the college level) foreign language
course or one more advanced with a minimum grade of "C". Credits earned through AP, IB, CLEP and other
testing methods for earning accelerated credit satisfy this requirement. Discuss options for satisfying this
requirement with your Academic Advisor.
All Arts & Sciences majors must complete 48 credits of upper division prior to graduation. Upper division
courses are 3000/4000 level courses, major courses and outside electives can count towards this requirement.
Students are required to earn 9 credits outside the major area during the last 60 hours of their undergraduate
career.
No 1 and 2-credit physical activity courses can be counted towards the 120 credits needed for graduation.