Program Overview:
English majors explore literature from antiquity through the contemporary moment, from within and without the traditional canon, and from a variety of critical and cultural perspectives. English students also study expository and creative writing, dramatic performance, and film.
The English program also offers other important opportunities: an affiliation agreement with Regent’s College in London, allowing Saint Rose students to spend a semester abroad without concern about transferring the credits earned; accelerated B.A./M.A. and B.A./J.D. programs for exceptional students who wish to pursue advanced study in English or Law; and training in various aspects of drama, including a campus dramatic production each fall and spring. All English majors gain professional experience as seniors: English Majors complete an internship in a professional context, such as a government agency, non-profit organization, or public relations firm.
The English Department provides minors in drama, writing, film/new media studies, and literature to students in all disciplines
Policies
Once students have matriculated, courses counting as major or concentration requirements must be taken at The College of Saint Rose. Writing courses may not ordinarily be taken on an audit basis.
Students must receive a grade of C or better in courses counting toward the major.
Program Contacts:
To email the Department Chair,
Kim Middleton, English Department
Program Webpage:
English BA
Program Requirements:
English Portfolio
In addition to the course work listed for English majors, each student prepares and submits a portfolio at the end of his or her course of study. Students should see their advisors or consult the English Department website for further information.
Major in English (48 credits)
Required courses (16 credits)
ENG 330: prerequisites: ENG 112 and two 200-level literature courses)
ENG 494, ENG 497, and ENG 498: prerequisites: ENG 330, one 300-level writing course, 90 credits, and at least one 300-level literature course
Thirty-two additional credit hours of English courses with these stipulations: (See lists below for categories that fulfill specific requirements. Although one course may fulfill two stipulations, all English majors must complete 32 credits of these courses.)
Literature courses (20 credits):
(Two of these literature courses, on either the 200 or 300 level, must be in Early Literature and two courses, on either the 200 or 300 level, in Later Literature, as listed in the categories below.)
8 credits of 200-level literature courses: one of these courses must be chosen from the following:
| ENG 223 | Topics:Early Amer Literature | 4 |
| ENG 226 | Women & Wrtg (Early Periods) | 4 |
| ENG 230 | Topics:Early British Literature | 4 |
| ENG 244 | Topics:Early World Literature | 4 |
| ENG 260 | Elizabethan Shakespeare | 4 |
| ENG 261 | Jacobean Shakespeare | 4 |
| ENG 280 | History of Drama | 4 |
| | the other may be another one of these courses | |
| | or | |
| | any other 200-level literature course | |
12 credits of 300-level literature courses
Writing courses (8 credits):
| | 200-level writing courses | 4 |
| | 300-level writing courses | 4 |
One course from either the Performance category or the Film/New Media category (4 credits)
Categories for English elective courses
Early Literature (Pre-1837 for British Literature; pre-1865 for American Literature; pre-1650 for World Literature): ENG 223, 226, 230, 244, 260, 261, 280, 328 (depending on topic), 335, 342, 344, 346, 350, 371 (depending on topic)
Later Literature (Post-1837 for British Literature; post-1865 for American Literature; post-1650 for World Literature): ENG 216, 217, 221, 222, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 236, 237, 238, 239, 243, 245, 270, 279, 2x1, 2x2, 320, 322, 323, 328 (depending on topic), 340, 355, 360, 370, 371 (depending on topic), 372, 373, 377, 378, 379, 385, 3x1, 3x2
200-level literature courses: ENG 216, 217, 221, 222, 223, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 236, 237, 238, 239, 243, 244, 245, 260, 261, 270, 271, 279, 280, 2x1, 2x2
300-level literature courses (all writing-intensive): ENG 320, 322, 323, 328, 335, 340, 342, 344, 346, 350, 355, 360, 370, 371, 372, 373, 377, 378, 379, 385, 3x1, 3x2
200-level writing courses: ENG 206, 246, 247, 251, 252
300-level writing courses (all writing-intensive): ENG 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318
Performance Arts courses: ENG 180, 218, 285, 286, 287
Film/New Media courses: ENG 115, 252, 279, 315, 318, 346, 379
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Required Course
English Majors complete an internship in a professional context, such as a government agency, non-profit organization, or public relations firm.
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Courses
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
Career opportunities for graduates in English include publishing, editing, journalism, website content development, advertising, library and information science, teaching on all levels, broadcasting, technical writing, and public relations. English majors also qualify for a wide variety of administrative positions in business, government and human service. Our majors are well prepared for graduate study in English and other fields, such as law.
Careers for English Majors
Although there is not one obvious career choice for an English major, the possibilities are almost endless. This isn't just an empty promise, either. Look below for a list of actual positions held by recent English students at The College of Saint Rose.
- Student Development at Columbia College
- Public Affairs Officer, US Navy
- Case Manager/Housing Specialist in County Mental Health Department
- Human Resources Specialist
- Assistant Professor of English in several colleges, e.g., Union College, Western Arizona State College, Siena College
- Assistant Professor in community colleges, e.g., Fulton Montgomery Community College, Adirondack Community College, Hudson Valley Community College
- Directors of Writing Centers at colleges, e.g. Siena and FMCC
- Editor at THOMSON West
- Editor, Federal Register
- Lawyer, Warren County
- High School Guidance Counselor
- Writer/Novelist (self-employed)
- Director of Prayer and Worship for a Catholic diocese
- Case Manager at a school for court-referred girls
- High school and middle school English Teachers in MANY local and regional and national secondary schools, such as Schalmont, Shaker, Bethlehem Central, Colonie Central, Watervliet, Cohoes, Scotia-Glenville, and Voorheesville
- Medical Services Coordinator
- Program Officer for Support Group
- Peace Corps Worker in French-speaking Africa
- Advertising
- Librarian
- Public relations
- Business Administration
- Forestry
- Events Manager and Fundraising Associate
Graduate Study
Most of our majors also go on to graduate school and have been successful in achieving M.A., M.F.A., J.D. and Ph.D. degrees in a range of fields and in a wide range of graduate schools, including Emerson College, the State University of New York at Albany, Stonybrook University, Binghamton University, Harvard, and many others.
Minor(s):
The English Department provides minors in drama, writing, film/new media studies, and literature to students in all disciplines
Complete minors listing
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
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