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Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:
You have graduated from secondary school
Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
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ACT English: 18
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing: 250
PTE Academic: 48
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL: 71
Developmental English U.S. college coursework: "C" grade or higher
A level/ O level/ GCSE English, "C" grade or higher
IB (HL) English, "4" grade or higher
KCSE English, "B" grade or higher
ELS level 112, Completion
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ACT Math: 19
SAT Math Section: 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics: 263
Developmental Mathematics U.S. college coursework: "C" grade or higher
Smart phones and the internet have made created new opportunities for people and businesses to connect locally and across the globe. But with increased opportunities comes increased risk for miscommunication, creating high demand for individuals with strong, versatile abilities in language and communication. In McNeese’s English bachelor’s degree program, students develop the skills to relate ideas effectively through the study of effective writing techniques and classic and contemporary literature. In addition, English students cultivate critical thinking, time management, research and communication skills that are crucial to success in a wide variety of career fields.
More than just an English degree
As an English major, you will have the opportunity to study Spanish, French, Latin, or ancient Greek language and literature. Alongside learning how to speak, read, write, and understand a foreign language, you will become acquainted with a wide range of non-English texts and the diverse cultures and perspectives represented within them, and discover their impact on humanity’s collective cultural heritage.
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English, BA
Total Hours Required for Degree: 120
Freshman Fall - 16 hours
Natural Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours
ENGL 101 - English Composition I Cr: 3
FFND 101 - Freshman Foundations Cr: 1
HIST 101 - European History to 1648 Cr: 3
ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation Cr: 0
Choose one of the following:
MATH 113 - College Algebra Cr: 3
MATH 170 - Precalculus College Algebra Cr: 3 Choose one of the following (primary foreign language):
FREN 101 - Elementary French I Cr: 3
GREK 101 - Introduction to Ancient Greek I Cr: 3
LATN 101 - Elementary Latin I Cr: 3
SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I Cr: 3
Freshman Spring - 18 hours
Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning General Education Elective - 3 hours (Usually MATH 231)
Natural Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours
ENGL 102 - English Composition II Cr: 3
HIST 102 - European History since 1648 Cr: 3
Choose one of the following (primary foreign language):
FREN 102 - Elementary French II Cr: 3
GREK 102 - Introduction to Ancient Greek II Cr: 3
LATN 102 - Elementary Latin II Cr: 3
SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II Cr: 3
Sophomore Fall - 15 hours
Natural Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours
ENGL 200 - Introduction to the Study of Literature Cr: 3
ENGL 201 - Survey of British Literature I Cr: 3 Choose one of the following (primary foreign language):
FREN 201 - Intermediate French I Cr: 3
GREK 201 - Intermediate Ancient Greek I Cr: 3
LATN 201 - Intermediate Latin I Cr: 3
SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Cr: 3
Choose one of the following (secondary foreign language):
FREN 101 - Elementary French I Cr: 3
GERM 101 - Introductory German I Cr: 3
GREK 101 - Introduction to Ancient Greek I Cr: 3
LATN 101 - Elementary Latin I Cr: 3
SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I Cr: 3
Sophomore Spring - 15 hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours
ENGL 202 - Survey of British Literature II Cr: 3 Choose one of the following:
HIST 201 - American History to 1877 Cr: 3
HIST 202 - American History since 1877 Cr: 3 Choose one of the following (primary foreign language):
FREN 202 - Intermediate French II Cr: 3
LATN 202 - Intermediate Latin II Cr: 3
GREK 202 - Intermediate Ancient Greek II Cr: 3
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Cr: 3 Choose one of the following (secondary foreign language):
FREN 102 - Elementary French II Cr: 3
GERM 102 - Introductory German II Cr: 3
GREK 102 - Introduction to Ancient Greek II Cr: 3
LATN 102 - Elementary Latin II Cr: 3
SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II Cr: 3
Junior Fall - 15 hours
Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
HIST Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Cr: 3
ENGL 301 - Survey of American Literature I Cr: 3 Choose one of the following (primary foreign language):
FREN Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
GREK Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
LATN Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
SPAN Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
Junior Spring - 13 hours
Elective (300/400 Level) - 4 hours
ENGL Elective (Except ENGL 203 and ENGL 204) - 3 hours
ENGL 302 - Survey of American Literature II Cr: 3 Choose one of the following:
ENGL 421 - Shakespeare: Early Comedies and Histories Cr: 3
ENGL 422 - Shakespeare: Tragedies and Late Comedies Cr: 3
Senior Fall - 14 hours
Elective (300/400 Level) - 2 hours
ART 261 - Art History: Ancient through Medieval Cr: 3
ENGL 401 - World Literature: Oriental, Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Cr: 3
ENGL 410 - Research Practicum in English Cr: 3
ENGL 453 - Literary Criticism Cr: 3
Senior Spring - 14 hours
Electives (300/400 Level) - 8 hours
ART 262 - Art History: Renaissance to Modern Cr: 3
ENGL 402 - World Literature: Enlightenment to Twentieth Century Cr: 3
Note
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all ENGL courses.
General Notes
All bachelor’s degrees must include 40 hours at the 300/400 level.
All bachelor’s degrees require at least one life science course and one physical science course from the Natural Sciences area of the General Education Core Curriculum.
All degree and graduation requirements may be found on the Academic Regulations page.
Job Titles or Employers
Archivist
Copywriter
Communications Director
Content Strategist
Editor
English Teacher, Grades K-12
Grant Writer
Journalist
Legislative Assistant
Marketing Specialist
Media Researcher
Public Relations Specialist
Screenwriter
Speechwriter
Records Manager
Research Analyst
Social Media Manager
Technical Writer
Web Content Developer
Health Insurance: 500 $ per year
