Requirements for a Major in English

 In addition to fulfilling the General Education requirements, English Writing and Publication Studies majors must complete the following: 

Requirements for a Major in English Writing and Publication Studies 

1) During your first year at LaGrange College, complete ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 with  

a final grade of at least a C. 

2) First-year students: After you have completed ENGL 1102, usually during the fall semester  

of your sophomore year, meet with the English Program Coordinator (Dr. Anthony Wilson) to  

discuss your interest, plans, and aptitude for majoring in English Writing and Publication Studies. 

    Transfer students: Meet with Dr. Wilson as soon as you are ready to register for your first  

classes at LaGrange College. 

3) If this interview determines that a major in our program suits your interests and abilities, then you  

will be invited to sign a major declaration form and will be assigned to a major  

advisor. Once you have successfully completed ENGL 1102, you can officially declare a major in English Writing and Publication Studies. 

To complete a major in English Writing and Publication Studies, you will take 36 hours in ENGL and WRPS coursework above the 1000 level.  One writing-intensive course outside the major can count as one of these electives, as can an approved internship. For satisfactory completion of the major, students must complete each major course with a grade of C- or better.