English B.A.

Class of 2030

Core RequirementsCredits
Development of Western Civilization (4)16
Ethics3
Philosophy3
Fine Arts3
Quantitative Reasoning3
Natural Science3
Social Science3
Theology 200 Level3
Theology 300 Level3
Intensive Writing I ProficiencyENG 175 (3)
Intensive Writing II Proficiency3
Oral Communication Proficiency3
Diversity Proficiency3
Civic Engagement Proficiency3
Free Electives
Major RequirementsCredits
ENG 175 – Introduction to Literaature3
English Literature Pre 1800 (4)12
English Literature Post 1800 (4)12
English Elective3

Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes

  • Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
  • Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
  • Currently, ENG majors fulfill the Intensive Writing I Proficiency.
  • Most other proficiencies may be satisfied in the major through careful selection of major electives; consult advisor.
  • No more than 2 creative writing courses may satisfy post 1800 class requirements.
  • No more than 2 courses may be taken at the 200 level to fulfill the major requirements.

Freshman Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 101Development of Western Civilization I4
ENG 175Intro to Literature (Intensive Writing I)3
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL13

Freshman Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 102Development of Western Civilization II4
English Literature (Pre or Post 1800)3
CORE3
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL1629

Sophomore Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 201Development of Western Civilization III4
English Literature (Pre 1800)3
CORE3
CORE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL16

Sophomore Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 202Development of Western Civilization IV4
English Literature (Post 1800)3
CORE3
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL1632

Junior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
English Literature (Pre 1800)3
English Literature (Post 1800)3
CORE3
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL15

Junior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
English Literature (Pre 1800)3
English Literature (Post 1800)3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1530

Senior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
English Literature (Pre or Post 1800)3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL15

Senior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
English Elective3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
FREE ELECTIVE3
1530
TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS121