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The English Honors Track is open to declared English majors with at least a 3.25 in total university coursework and a 3.5 GPA in English courses.

Prerequisites:

  • Declared major in English
  • Completion of ENGL 101, 122, and 202
  • 15 credits in the major, including at least two survey courses
  • Permission of English Honors Track Program Committee
Application Process:
  • Students must submit a letter of application.
  • A list of English courses taken (with instructors' names) must be provided along with a portfolio demonstrating high quality work in English courses.

To be accepted, students must receive favorable evaluations from a majority of professors of courses taken, and portfolio approval by the HTP Committee.

Students complete:

    • ENGL 480/H Distinction in English Seminar,
      HNRC 499 Senior Synthesis, and 6 credits in any combination of the following:
    • ENGL 483 Honors Thesis (3-6 cr)
    • 3-6 credits of H-designated major courses
    • 3 credits of which must be upper-level

Students must earn at least a B in each course completed for the Honors Track.

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