English

Major:

• Bachelor of Arts, English

Minor:

• Creative Writing
• English
• Literature
• Professional and Technical Writing
• Rhetoric

The University requirement in English composition is satisfied by the completion of English 100 ( ENG 100A and ENG 100B), ENG 200 or ASI 120. Completing this requirement is a prerequisite for most other English courses. For placement information, see Composition Competencies in the Degree Requirements section. For additional details, consult the department chairperson or the director of writing programs.

Students majoring in English must complete at least 42 semester hours of English courses, including first-year composition, and at least 24 semester hours at the 300/400 level.

A minor in English consists of 12 semester hours beyond the composition requirement.

Students in B.A. programs can pursue State of Ohio teacher licensing in Integrated Language Arts through the dual-degree B.A. and B.S.E. program conducted in conjunction with the Department of Teacher Education in the School of Education and Health Sciences. Candidates must meet set standards for admission to this program, which must be verified by the Transfer Officer in the Office of the Dean, School of Education and Health Sciences. For further information, consult the Department of English chairperson.

The English department awards a writing certificate to students who achieve a 3.0 grade-point average in 18 semester hours of approved writing and writing-related courses, including at least 12 semester hours of upper-divisional (300-400) courses, and who successfully complete an approved writing portfolio and an assigned, impromptu writing task. The English department also offers a writing internship program. For details on these advanced writing opportunities, consult the department chairperson.

• Official secondary transcripts (in language of original issue). Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations;
  • Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
  • Proof of completion must also be provided in the form of a graduation date listed on the transcript, a diploma, or a certificate of completion. If secondary schooling is still in progress, this must be submitted as soon as completed and prior to enrollment at the University of Dayton.
  • Transcripts may be submitted directly from the secondary school to the University of Dayton via:
    • Mailed to Office of Recruitment and Admission, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton OH 45469-2713
    • E-transcript sent to: [email protected]. 
    • Emailed to [email protected]
• Proof of English Proficiency. If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DET, SAT or ACT scores. Your scores should be sent to the University of Dayton directly from the testing center using code 1834 or for the ACT, code 3342.
  
  
• Financial documentation. F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study. These may be emailed to [email protected] OR mailed to the address above.
  
  

Application, including the essay. Student may apply through the University of Dayton Application or the Common Application. There is no application fee.