ENGL 3001 - Excelling as an English Major

Designed for incoming first-year and transfer students. Teaches students how to successfully integrate the English major into their personal, academic, and career objectives. Provides a thorough overview of major requirements and the associated learning outcomes of the English curriculum. Familiarizes students with academic and advising resources and introduces them to co-curricular opportunities that will complement their coursework. Highlights the research strengths of the department through guest faculty speakers. A significant portion of the course will be devoted to self-exploration of interests, strengths, and values in order to create a personalized career planning strategy that will help students build a solid foundation for success both before and after graduation.