Any English major who started their major before fall 2016 and is still following the prior major is required to take at least one course at or above the 100-level from each of the categories below as part of the completion of their major requirements.
Category A includes the study of the English language, creative writing, rhetoric & composition, critical theory, and cultural studies.
Category B includes study in ancient, medieval, 16th or 17th Century literary traditions.
Category C includes study in 18th or 19th Century literary traditions.
Category D includes study in 20th or 21st Century literary traditions.