1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Literary Studies
(75 credits)
English Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study English and Literature?
At the heart of the English program is a passion for critically, creatively, and professionally understanding and using the English language. The Literary Studies option emphasizes the understanding of great literary works and the writing of analytical essays. Students will refine their speaking and writing skills through critical examinations of literary text.
Scholarship Opportunities
The EWU English Department offers three scholarships per year to students achieving academic excellence in their major.
The Ralph Tieje, Jr. Endowment is awarded to an English major in his or her fourth year on the basis of scholarship and character. In recent years, the amount awarded has been $1,350.
The Harold and Verna Kleiner Memorial Fund is an annual scholarship awarded to a worthy and deserving student studying any option in the English Department. The selection of the scholarship recipient and amount is determined jointly by the university's Board of Trustees and English Department faculty. In recent years, the amount awarded has been $375.
The Colton-Huston Scholarship is awarded each year to no more than four female undergraduate English majors who are studying either American or English literature in the Literary Studies program or the Secondary English Education program.
Room to Explore
This major allows room for a minor or elective courses as students strive for the 180 credits required to graduate. Complementary courses could include:
Journalism
History
Women’s and Gender Studies
Race and Culture Studies
Philosophy
Department Chair
Dr. Logan Greene
203 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Assistant
Diane Weber
203 Patterson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Writer and editor
Journalist
Educator
Librarian
Communications Specialist
Public Relations Specialist
Political organizer
Advertising Specialist

2. AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition
ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or
ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or
ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
ENGL& 112 Introduction to Fiction (Contemporary Fiction) (5)
ENGL 270 Introduction to Fiction (5)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
ENGL& 113 Introduction to Poetry (5)
ENGL 271 Introduction to Poetry (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies (5)
CHST 112 Chicano Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5)
SOC 151 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 174 Western World History – Latin America (5)
HIST 274 Eastern World History – East Asia (5)
PHIL 275 Comparative World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)