Discover the English Curriculum
English at USD offers a dynamic study of literature across historical periods, geographical boundaries and diverse political and social contexts. English courses teach critical reading, thinking, writing and research skills.
Major
English majors study literary texts that serve as a foundation for various traditions and cultures and to hone critical reading and writing skills. Students can pursue the creative writing emphasis and also have the senior project option that provides in-depth study in their chosen area.
English Minor
The English minor teaches students foundational courses in English as well as various elective courses on special topics.
Creative Writing Minor
There is also the Creative Writing minor that gives students the opportunity to enhance their education in the liberal arts.
Explore English Courses
Read descriptions of our current English classes on our Courses page! Not all courses highlighted will be available every semester. Make sure to check course offerings on the registration portal for each upcoming semester.
Program Requirements
Each student declares their major(s) and minor(s) under a single catalog of record that is identified on the student's degree audit (available on Degree Works).
The program requirements below are based on the current course catalog and may not be applicable if a student is declared in an earlier catalog.
Find all previous course catalogs under on our Archived Catalogs of Record page.
45 units
Major
18 units
Minor
Major unit estimates include preparation for the major units as well as major requirements.
- Major
- Minor
- Learning Outcomes
- FAQs