English Programs
The English program offers a B.A. in English, an M.A. in English, and minors in English and Professional Writing. We also participate in two interdisciplinary minors in Religious Studies and Cognitive Science. Requirements and courses (Adobe Reader required) for the undergraduate major and minors can be found in the
NMHU Undergraduate Catalog and for the English M.A. in the
NMHU Graduate Catalog .
M.A. English: The M.A. in English offers advanced instruction in literature, linguistics, rhetoric, and composition by providing a sound foundation in advanced research methods for the study of English; thorough background in the history and development of the English language; current theories in linguistics, literary criticism, and writing; and a variety of electives in three emphasis areas: (1) literature; (2) language, rhetoric, and composition; and (3) creative writing.
B.A. in English: The English major provides a broad background in literary periods and genres, as well as intensive study of major authors and literary theories. Students take a combination of courses in British, American, and World literature and may also choose a variety of electives in creative writing, rhetoric, professional writing, and linguistics.
Minor in English: The general English minor is devised for those students who enjoy literary studies and creative writing. No matter what you're majoring in, it can be fun to study literature and write creatively, as a welcome change from highly technical subjects or as an excellent complement to majors in other fields of the Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences.
Minor in Professional Writing: Students majoring in any discipline may want to consider the Professional Writing minor since employers are constantly looking for candidates with writing skills. This minor offers courses in creative writing, technical writing, linguistics, composition, rhetoric, and journalism, as well as Practicum credit for various writing jobs throughout the university and the region.
Minor in Religious Studies: The Religious Studies minor offers course in religion and mythology from several disciplines: philosophy, psychology, history, anthroplogy, art, music, Spanish, and English.
Minor in Cognitive Science: This interdisciplinary minor, combining courses from philosophy, linguistics, psychology, sociology, mathematics, and computer science, studies mental processes, such as consciousness, perception, logic, artifical intelligence, the nature of language, and the processing of information. |
