English

Bachelor of Science

Jessup University’s English program is distinctive in our approach to the study of literature and writing because of our Christ-centered worldview. We believe that all truth is God’s truth and that the study of great writings throughout the ages can give us a glimpse of God’s interaction with the world that He created. Although many English majors go on to be teachers, the major is also excellent preparation for other satisfying careers in fields where good communication and people skills are important, such as ministry, human resources or technical writing. English graduates also go on to law school or to graduate work in the humanities or education. And of course, many go on to become writers themselves.

120 units total (36 units in the major)

2-4 Years

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About the Program

Students who graduate with an English degree will demonstrate the ability to:
• Critically analyze works of poetry, fiction and drama from various eras of American, English and World literature.
• Think and write clearly and analytically.
• Integrate aesthetic appreciation and evaluation in a wide variety of written genres.
• Integrate their faith and learning in the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

Program Courses

Learning Outcomes

Critically analyze works of poetry, fiction and drama from various eras of American, English and World literature.

Think and write clearly and analytically.

Integrate aesthetic appreciation and evaluation in a wide variety of written genres.

Integrate their faith and learning in the discipline.

Program Courses

Degree Requirements

Foundational Studies 37 units
Biblical Studies 9 units
General Education Free Electives 38 units
English Major 36 units
Degree Total 120 units

Foundational Studies & Electives

Biblical Studies: 9 units
Communication: 9 units
Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 units
History: 6 units
Fine Arts: 3 units
Humanities: 3 units
Social and Behavioral Science (Non-History): 3 units
Fine Arts or Humanities or Social Behavioral Science: 3 units
Physical and Biological Sciences: 7 units
General Education Electives: 38 units

English Major

The following courses are recommended to fulfill general education requirements or as part of a student’s elective choices.

Foundations of British Literature (ENGL220) 3
British Literature since 1800 (ENGL221) 3
American Literature to 1865 (ENGL231) or American Lit 1865 to Present (ENGL232) 3
Creative Writing (ENGL286) 3
Shakespeare (ENGL320) 3
The Perfect Sentence (ENGL382) 3
World Literature (ENGL456) 3
Advanced Seminar in Literature (ENGL497/498) 3
English or Language Electives (upper division) 12
Total Core Units: 36

English Core

American History (HIST291) 3 (GE: Social and Behavioral Science)
Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL271) 3 (GE: Arts and Humanities)
Introduction to Psychology (PSYC100) 3 (GE: Social and Behavioral Science)
Developmental Psychology (PSYC141) 3 (GE: Social and Behavioral Science)

General Concentration (12 units): Choose 12 units of electives from the concentrations.
Psychology Concentration (12 units): Choose 12 units from the following:
- PSYC102 | Psychology and Christian Thought
- PSYC203 | Social Psychology
- PSYC332 | Multicultural Issues in Psychology
- PSYC351 | Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC352 | Psychology of Addiction
- PSYC430 | Community Psychology

To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.

For compassionate and thoughtful readers, our English program is a transformative journey that stirs empathy, sharpens intellectual rigor, and illuminates the profound depths of the human spirit.