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Undergraduate Program

Overview
A brief account of the principles underlying the undergraduate English major.

Prospective Students
Information for prospective students interested in admission to UC Irvine and the Department of English.

 

Degree Information and Requirements

B.A. in English (Major and Minor)
The UCI General Catalogue is the best place to get accurate information about the requirements for the English Major. Click HERE to view "A Guide to English Major at UC Irvine." This guide (course checklist) along with your Degree Audit can assist you with planning your requirements for graduation.

Emphasis in Creative Writing
Creative Writing is an emphasis within the English major focusing on the writing of poetry and fiction. Click on the link above to learn more about UCI's highly sought after undergraduate creative writing program.

B.A. in Literary Journalism (Major)
Read about the Department's Major in Literary Journalism.

 

Academic Advising
Department Academic Advising
Each quarter, English majors meet with assigned faculty advisors during special advising hours to discuss their academic schedules for the upcoming quarter. With the help of a Degree Audit, Tentaive Course Plan, and an Academic Planning Guide Form, students are able to track their progress in the major towards graduation. Academic Advising is not mandatory.

School Academic Advising
The Office of Undergraduate Study provides advice and counseling for humanities majors and for unaffiliated students assigned to its office. The office serves as an information and resource center for academic policies and academic counseling.

Life after Graduation
Advice about options you might consider after completing your undergraduate degree.

 

Course and Schedule Planning

Department of English Tentative Schedule (curriculum plan)
The tentative schedules are for planning purposes ONLY, and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check the On-line Schedule of Classes.

UCI Searchable Schedule of Classes
Here you can search for all courses offered by the university for the current quarter, including archives of previous quarters. Use the UCI General Catalogue (English course section))and the Department of English Undergraduate Course Description web sites to plan your schedule.

Department of English Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Here you can search for complete course descriptions by quarter.

UCI General Catalogue (English courses section)
English course section of the current UCI General Catalogue.

UC Irvine Department of English