BA in Literature

Literature majors explore the masterpieces of American, British, and World literature. In doing so, Literature majors develop their skills in analytical reading, scholarly writing, critical thinking, and public speaking. The Literature program is anchored in survey courses that introduce students to the foundational works of American and British literature. Students then choose from special topics courses and regular curricular offerings to refine and explore their own areas of interest. Courses are designed to promote student engagement in textual analysis and cultural context beyond the classroom, and faculty act as mentors through independent studies, internships, and research projects. After graduation, UE Literature majors prove the versatility of their major through their careers in diverse fields like business, law, religious life, library science, and publishing. They also earn advanced degrees in nationally recognized graduate schools.

BS in English Education

The English Education major offers strong professional training for students seeking to teach English in a high school or a middle school. Students gain expertise in the fields of literature and education. At the content level, English Education majors take courses in American, British, and World literature, as well as professional and creative writing, thus preparing them for the broad demands of the classroom. English Education majors also take a wide range of education courses. Those courses provide students with the teaching strategies required by teachers at all levels while also offering specialized training for teaching English classes. English Education majors are able to practice their teaching at local schools and so gain invaluable practical experience. Versatile, creative, and professional, UE English Education majors are extremely successful at attaining teaching positions after graduation.

BFA in Creative Writing

The University of Evansville's Department of Creative Writing ranks with the nation's very best; in addition to being one of only a handful of programs to offer a BFA in creative writing, it also publishes two internationally-acclaimed literary journals: Measure and The Evansville Review . Creative writing faculty are all published writers in the genres they teach, and other successful authors, editors, and publishers come to campus as guest readers, workshop leaders, and writers-in-residence.

Students take 60 credit hours (20 courses), combining writing and literature courses under the guidance of the creative writing faculty.

BA in Writing

Students take at least seven writing courses and a minimum of five literature courses. They may emphasize fiction writing, poetry writing, playwriting, or some mixture of those genres.

We also feel very confident that students will graduate with a skill set that prepares them to excel in a wide variety of careers. After four years, students will have gained the following skills:

• Critical thinking
• Analytical decision making
• Persuasive oral and written communication
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Leadership

Course Checklists

BA in Literature

BS in English Education

BFA in Creative Writing

BA in Writing