Undergraduate Program

The English Major

English majors develop advanced skills in writing and critical interpretation that are valued by employers in a number of fields. They have established careers in law, medicine, entertainment, communications, information technology, journalism, speech writing, government, publishing, and teaching. (Click here if you wish to access the University Career Development Center website).

All English majors acquire a broad background in literature taking courses that stress literary history, literary genres, and the achievements of individual authors. Depending upon their particular interests, majors may also pursue one of five concentrations: American Literature, British Literature, Multicultural and Gender Studies, Writing and Rhetoric, and World Literature.

A 15 credit minor in English is also offered. Please refer to the university catalog.

Advisement:

The student majoring in English is advised in the Department about work in the major. Students completing their coursework primarily on the Boca Raton campus should contact the Department office in SO 301 at 561-297-3830. Students completing their coursework primarily on the Davie campus should contact Academic Support Services in LA 421 at 954-236-1101. Students completing their coursework primarily on the Treasure Coast or Jupiter campus should contact Professor Mary Faraci at 561-799-8545 or faraci@fau.edu.

For University and College requirements, students located primarily on the Boca Raton campus should contact the Office of Student Academic Services in AH 213 at 561-297-3800. Students located primarily on the Davie campus should contact Academic Support Services in LA 421 at 954-236-1101. Students located primarily on the Jupiter campus should contact Academic Support Services in SR 121 at 561-799-8137. Students located primarily on the Treasure Coast campus should contact Academic Programs/Advisement in JU 113 at 561-873-3307.

• Undergraduate English Major Checklist
• Undergraduate English Course Descriptions
• Academic Learning Compacts
• University Catalog