B.A. Degree with a Major in English

Seamless Transition to Your B.A.

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Indian Hills Community College. This advising guide is effective for students entering BVU in the 2011-12 academic year. As course and degree requirements change, students are encouraged to consult with BVU personnel.

Indian Hills Community College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at IHCC can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through Buena Vista University.

English Major - non-licensure (40 credit hours):
ENGL 220 - Intro to Lit: Early Literary Classics.....................................................LIT 150 World Literature
ENGL 250 - American Literature.........................................................................LIT 110 - American Literature to Mid-1800's
                                                                                               or LIT 112 American Literature:  1945 - present                                                                                                   or LIT 113 American Literature:  1865-1945
ENGL 261 - British Literature, Beginnings to 1750................................................LIT 140 British Literature I
ENGL 262 - British Literature, 1750 - Present......................................................LIT 141 British Literature II
ENGL 300 - Advanced Composition
ENGL 320 - Creative Writing
ENGL 331 - Introduction to Linguistics
ENGL 376 - Modern Continental Literature
ENGL 490 - Major Portfolio
ENGL 491/400+ - Senior Seminar or Elective 400+
ENGL - Elective 300+
ENGL - Elective 370+
ENGL - Elective 400+
ENGL - Elective 400+

English (5-12) Licensure Major: (40 credit hours plus Secondary Education Requirements)
ENGL 220 - Intro to Lit: Early Literary Classics....................................................LIT 150 World Literature
ENGL 250 - American Literature..........................................................LIT 110 - American Literature to Mid-1800's
                                                                                               or LIT 112 American Literature:  1945 - present                                                                                                   or LIT 113 American Literature:  1865-1945
ENGL 261 - British Literature, Beginnings to 1750...............................................LIT 140 British Literature I
ENGL 262 - British Literature, 1750 - Present or..................................................LIT 141 British Literature II
    ENGL 376 - Modern Continental Literature
ENGL 300 - Advanced Composition
ENGL 331 - Introduction to Linguistics
ENGL 332 - Modern English Grammar
ENGL 340 - Intro to Literary Theory
ENGL 350 - Shakespeare
ENGL 490 - Major Portfolio
ENGL 491 - Senior Seminar or Elective 400+
ENGL - Elective 400+

Support Work:
SEDU 333 - Young Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction
SEDU 365 - Reading in the Content Areas
Plus requirements for secondary education and education core

Students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 level in their major from Buena Vista University. All transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis. If questions should arise, please contact Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies - Ottumwa 800.682.8208 or 525 Grandview Avenue, Room 149, Ottumwa, Iowa  52501.