Advising Resources for English Majors and Minors

This page is for students currently attending Illinois State University.  English majors, minors, a student wanting to declare an English major or minor, or students interested in taking English courses will find information here. 

English Major / Minor
The major in English currently has three sequences:  English Studies, English Education, and Publishing Studies.  All sequences in English require a Bachelors of Arts degree.  This degree requires successful completion of FOR 115 or the equivalent. 

Advising handouts listing the degree requirements for each sequence are included here.  Four year plans of study (for native students) and transfer plans of study (for transfer students) are also here.  These are suggested plans of study and should be followed in consultation with an English Department Academic Advisor. 

The English Department offers four minors:  English, English Education, Writing, and TESOL (Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages).  The Advising handouts for minors may also be found here.   There is a four year suggested plan for students who major in English and minor in Writing.  The sequencing for the TESOL minor may found on the minor advising sheet. 

English majors and minors are strongly encouraged to join the English Studies listserv.

You can find more information at the English Department's Advisor's blog.

The Application Process
Applications to the major or minor are accepted year round and held until the next admission review.  GPA requirements for each sequence may be found on the Application.  Admission to the English major or minor is twice a year, in September and February.  Click here application form  for an application and return it to the English Department Office, STV 409.  A Personal Statement of Academic/Professional goals for the English major or minor should be submitted with the application. 

University Resources
Resources are listed below, more may be found at http://www.ucollege.ilstu.edu/advisement/resources/ or http://www.registrar.ilstu.edu/crd/addstudentservicess.shtml.

Clinical Experiences & Certification Process
DeGarmo Hall 310, (309)438-5416
Admission to Teacher Education, Results of Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), Secondary certification, State Certification Student teaching-sign up.

Student Services and Referral Center
Moulton Hall 107, (309)438-2188
Change of address, name or phone number, course schedule, and withdrawal from classes.

University Registrar Moulton Hall 102 (309) 438-2289
Transcripts, Transfer course Articulation, Registration information, Academic Policies and Procedures.

Undergraduate Catalog
PDF copies of the Undergraduate catalog.

General Education Program
Details program requirements and course descriptions for General Education.