Honors in English

The Honors Program in English and Fine Arts is open to majors who have demonstrated excellence in the study of Literature, Composition, and Fine Arts. English majors seeking honors must complete the following two courses.

EN 495. INDEPENDENT READING FOR HONORS 3—0—3
Open only to English Honors candidates, this course is devoted to reading in preparation for written and oral departmental honors examinations. Prerequisites: EN 201, 202 and 209; a 3.2 average in English courses beyond EN 102; approval by the Honors Committee and the department head.

EN 496. HONORS THESIS 3—0—3
Open only to English Honors candidates, this course is devoted to preparing an honors thesis. Prerequisites: a grade of B or higher in EN 495 and approval by the Honors Committee and the department head.