Program Overview
The English program at Messiah College assists students in studying a wide array of literatures using a variety of critical thinking and writing skills to help them become perceptive readers, insightful thinkers, and responsible writers. Professors encourage students to develop perspectives on the relationship of Christian faith to all aspects of literary endeavor.
Because many careers call for close analysis and interpretation of texts as well as fluency in writing, the English major prepares students for success in a variety of fields. Besides the obvious career choices of advanced scholarship, teaching, journalism, and publishing, Messiah English majors have pursued law, business, Christian ministry, public relations, and other professional careers.
Major Requirements
Complete the following for your major:
ENGL 201 | Introduction to English Studies I | 3 |
ENGL 202 | Introduction to English Studies II | 3 |
ENGL 307 | Teaching English in Secondary Schools | 3 |
ENGL 310 | British Literature before 1800 | 3 |
ENGL 320 | British Literature after 1800 | 3 |
ENGL 330 | American Literature before 1900 | 3 |
ENGL 340 | American Literature After 1900 | 3 |
ENGL 360A | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
ENGL 350 | Postcolonial / World Literature | 3 |
ENGL 370 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
ENGL 494 | Literature Seminar | 3 |
EDSP 207 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
EDSP 307 | Inclusion Practices | 3 |
EDUC 201 | Education and American Society | 3 |
EDUC 203 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
EDUC 208 | Teaching English Language Learners in K-12 Schools | 3 |
EDUC 331 | Instructional Design and Assessment for Middle and Secondary Grades | 3 |
CIS/MATH/STAT
| meeting Quest mathematical science | 6 |
HDFS 311 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
TEP 210 | Sophomore Field Experience | 0 |
TEP 310 | Junior Field Experience | 0 |
TEP 410 | Secondary Pre-Student Teaching Experience | 0 |
ENGL 370: counts as both writing and critical theory
ENGL 494: (literature focus) Fulfills Writing Enriched course requirement for major.
Professional Semester:
Note: While students can only earn three credits per course, they may meet more than one area requirement in a single course. Any course meeting more than one requirement must be approved in advance by the English Department.