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English Program


ENGLISH
A Bachelors of Arts requires the successful completion of 120 academic credit hours (approximately 40 courses).

To specialize in English, students are required to complete 30 credit hours (10 courses) in this area of expertise.

The following chart summarizes the distribution of credit hours.
 
SEGMENT PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDIT HOURS
LIBERAL ARTS
English Specialization
30
  Liberal Arts Core 12
GENERAL Electives 24
  Focused Choices 28
  Foundation 26
TOTAL   120
Click here for a suggested course sequence for this major.
 
The English program provides the student with in-depth knowledge of literature, the social and cultural contexts of literary works, critical theory, and written and oral expression. English students develop a keen understanding of human nature and cultural dynamics in order to create successful personal and professional relationships.
 
In addition, students can enroll in the Education Preparation Program to prepare for a license to each English at the middle school and secondary school levels.
 
Available Internships:
The Boston Globe
Business English Solutions, Inc.
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, Inc.
Entercom Boston
Late Show with David Letterman
The Phoenix
 
Contact
If you would like to contact the English Program Chair, Karen Tipper, PhD
Professor of English, e-mail her at: Karen.Tipper@nichols.edu or call her directly at (508) 213-2241.



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