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To obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from UIC, students must fulfill university, college, and departmental requirements. The English Major mandates at least 27 semester hours.
English Literature: 3 foundational courses covering various authors or periods (9 hours)
Creative Writing: 3 classes in Fiction, Poetry, or Nonfiction (9 hours)
Media and Cultural Studies: any 3 approved courses (9 hours)
Professional Writing and Publishing: 1 core course, 2 electives, plus an internship or portfolio class (12 hours)
Diversity Studies in English: any 3 eligible courses (9 hours)
Language and Rhetoric Studies: any 3 qualifying courses (9 hours)
Customized Focus: Students can also request approval from the Office of Undergraduate Studies to create a personalized concentration.
First-year applicants are currently enrolled in high school or have not attended college since graduation.
English Proficiency Test Score Minimums
TOEFL iBT score: 80
IELTS Academic score: 6.5
PTE Academic score: 54
TOEFL rPT score: 60