Degree Plans
English, Foreign Languages, and Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts in English (major)
| ENG 2013, 2023 World Literature* |
6 |
| ENG 3063, 3073 Survey of American Literature |
6 |
| ENG 3083, 3093 Survey of English Literature |
6 |
| Directed English Electives** |
18 |
|
Total
|
36 |
*These six hours meet the general education requirement normally fulfilled by Masters of Western Literature (ENG 2683).
**The department strongly recommends that students choose elective courses that will expose them to a broad range of genres and historical periods.
In order to receive a degree with a major in English, a student must complete a minimum of six (6) semester hours of upper-division work with a grade of "C" or better in English at Henderson, regardless of the number of hours of transfer credit.
English majors must also complete twelve (12) hours in a foreign language, including six (6) hours at the intermediate level.
BA in English with Teacher Licensure
In addition to the requirements listed above, students seeking English teaching certification must take a minimum of six hours in the same modern foreign language and must take ENG 3163- Modern Grammar, ENG 4453-Advanced Composition, and the Professional Education Curriculum for Secondary Teachers (listed under Secondary Education in School of Education chapter), and fulfill the requirements for Education Track BA/BS (shown in The Senior College section of Undergraduate Curricula chapter).
Minor in English
| ENG 2013, 2023 World Literature* |
6 |
ENG 3063, 3073 Survey of American Literature
OR ENG 3083, 3093 Survey of English Literature |
6 |
| ENG 3163 Modern Grammar |
3 |
| Directed English Elective |
3 |
|
** Total
|
18 |
*These six hours meet the general education requirement normally fulfilled by Masters of Western Literature (ENG 2683).
**If students minoring in English desire to be certified to teach, they must take an additional three hours of electives and ENG 4453-Advanced Composition. English minors taking the Survey of American Literature must choose elective courses in English literature; likewise, those taking the Survey of English Literature must choose elective courses in American literature.
Writing Specialization Minor (18 hours)
The writing specialization minor in English is designed for students planning to enter careers or professions, such as business, law, public administration, the sciences, and other areas in which writing ability is a crucial qualification.
Required Core
ENG 2133 Logic and Argument (3)
ENG 3163 Modern Grammar* (3)
ENG 3613 Technical Writing (3)
ENG 4453 Advanced Composition* (3)
ENG 4983 Advanced Creative Writing* (3) (prerequsite: ENG 2503 Intro to Creative Writing)
One (1) elective from the following list:
MMC 4223 Magazine and Feature Writing (3)
MMC 4293 Creative Non-Fiction (3)
MMC 4303 Online Journalism (3)
*May also count toward English Major electives
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (major)
| SPA 2033, 2043 Intermediate Spanish I and II |
6 |
| SPA 3093 Advanced Conversation & Comp. |
3 |
| SPA 3223 Culture and Civilization |
3 |
| SPA 3073 Survey of Spanish Lit. I |
3 |
| SPA 3083 Survey of Spanish Lit. II |
3 |
| SPA 4123 Survey of Spanish American Lit. I |
3 |
| SPA 4133 Survey of Spanish American Lit. II |
3 |
| *Directed Spanish electives |
6-12 |
|
Total
|
30 |
*Elementary-level Spanish courses do not count toward the Spanish major in the B.A. program. Students not earning credit in SPA 2033 and/or SPA 2043 must take an additional 6 hours of directed electives.
Students are required to take both HIS 1013 and HIS 1023, Civilization to 1660 and Civilization since 1660, both of which may be applied toward the Social Science General Education requirement, and they are strongly encouraged to take GEO 2163, World Geography.
In order to receive a degree with a major in Spanish, a student must complete a minimum of six (6) semester hours of upper-division work with a grade of "C" or better in Spanish at Henderson, regardless of the number of hours of transfer credit.
BA in Spanish with Teacher Licensure
In addition to the requirements listed above, students seeking Spanish teaching certification must complete the Professional Education Curriculum for Secondary Teachers (listed under Secondary Education in School of Education chapter) and fulfill the requirements for Education Track BA/BS (shown in The Senior College section of Undergraduate Curricula chapter).
Minor in Spanish
15 hours, 3 hours of which must be 3000-level or above.
Minor in French
15 hours, 3 hours of which must be 3000-level or above.
Minor in German
15 hours, 3 hours of which must be 3000-level or above.
Minor In Philosophy
The requirements for a minor in philosophy for a student enrolling before Fall 2003 are as follows:
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Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Philosophy - Honors [PHI 2013, PHI 2083]
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History of Philosophy: Ancient [PHI 3043]
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History of Philosophy: Modern [PHI 3053]
andone (1) PHI elective from the following:
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Ethics [PHI 3113]
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Business Ethics [PHI 3123]
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Religions of the World [PHI 3023]
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Social/Political Thought [HIS 4753, PSC 3073]
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Independent Study [PHI 3063]
The requirements for a minor in philosophy for a student enrolling in the Fall of 2003 or after are as follows:
Required (12 hours)
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PHI 2013 Introduction to Philosophy OR PHI 2083 Introduction to Philosophy – Honors
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ENG 2133 Logic and Argument OR MTH 2283 Discrete Math
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PHI 3043 Ancient Philosophy OR PHI 3053 Modern Philosophy
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An ethics course – either PHI 3113 Ethics or PHI 3123 Business Ethics
Electives (6 hours – obviously courses taken to meet core requirements cannot be repeated or counted as electives as well)
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PHI 3043 Ancient Philosophy
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PHI 3053 Modern Philosophy
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PHI 3113 Ethics
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PHI 3123 Business Ethics
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PHI 3023 Religions of the World
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HIS 4713/PSC 3073 Social and Political Thought
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ENG 4643 Rhetoric and Composition
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