English & Writing (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Literature 1 | 3 |
| Literature Elective 1,2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
- 1
Course may fulfill select general education requirements.
- 2
Choose one of the following: ENGL 201, ENGL 202, ENGL 215, ENGL 216, ENGL 221, or ENGL 222.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| ENGL 300 | Survey of Literary History | 3 |
| ENGL 322 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 333 | Modern Grammar | 3 |
| ENGL 341 | American Realism and Naturalism | 3 |
| ENGL 350 | Advanced Expository Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 460 | Christian Literature | 3 |
| WRIT 201 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| WRIT 400 | Editing for Publishing | 3 |
| WRIT 401 | Grant-Writing | 3 |
| WRIT 402 | Methods and Materials of Research | 3 |
| WRIT 403 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| WRIT 491 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 35-44 credit hours of free electives | 35-44 | |
| Total Hours | 35-44 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Math Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| CSER | ||
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective (ENGL 102) 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ENGL 300 | Survey of Literary History | 3 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| WRIT 201 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | ||
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| ENGL 333 | Modern Grammar | 3 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENGL 322 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| WRIT 400 | Editing for Publishing | 3 |
| English Literature Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 341 | American Realism and Naturalism | 3 |
| ENGL 350 | Advanced Expository Writing | 3 |
| WRIT 402 | Methods and Materials of Research | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENGL 460 | Christian Literature | 3 |
| WRIT 401 | Grant-Writing | 3 |
| WRIT 403 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| WRIT 491 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| CSER | ||
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives at general education electives before enrolling in foundational skills requirements.
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to Computer Assessment for more information.
- 3
Choose one course from the following: ENGL 201, ENGL 202, ENGL 215, ENGL 216, ENGL 221, or ENGL 222.