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Bachelor of Arts in English

Preparation for the Major:
  • ENGL 40(W) Approaches to Literature

Plus one course selected from:

  • ENGL 20 Fiction
  • ENGL 21 Poetry
  • ENGL 22(W) Dramatic Literature

Major Requirements: (24 upper-division units)

  • ENGL 114(W) Shakespeare
  • ENGL 130 19th Century American Literature
  • ENGL 131 20th Century American Literature
  • ENGL 146 Major British Writers before 1800
  • ENGL 147 Major British Writers after 1800
  • ENGL 151 Children's Literature
  • ENGL 175 Literature in Translation

Plus one course selected from:

  • ENGL 108(W) Professional Writing
  • ENGL 116 Modern American English

Admission Contact Information
Holy Names University
Office of Admission
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland CA 94619
local telephone: 510.436.1351
toll-free: 1.800.430.1321
email: admissions@hnu.edu

Scheduled visits to classes and appointments with faculty are encouraged and can be arranged through the Admission Office.

For transfer students, reasonable consideration is given to equating previous coursework with Holy Names University requirements.