English Option IV: Contract Option

The Contract Option

The Contract Option lets students design their own English major. Before completing 90 units, students may devise a program to reflect specialized or interdisciplinary interests.

Careers

English studies provide a good academic foundation for radio and television broadcasting, editing, writing, politics, film and library work, journalism, criticism, advertising, public information, public relations, teaching and technical writing. Studies show that English as a pre-professional major is valuable preparation for future careers in law, medicine, business, and federal service.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

1. A written outline of proposed courses and a statement of objectives.
   
2. At least 45 semester units:
   
• 36 or more must be upper division.
• 24 or more of the 36 must be upper division units in English.
• The remaining units may be drawn from any discipline.
  
3. The evaluation and approval of the proposed program by a departmental committee of at least three faculty members. Students may present their proposed programs directly to the evaluating committee for consideration, or consult with one or more faculty advisors before submitting a list of courses.
   
4. Approval by the Department Chair.

Upon acceptance of the program by the department, a program of study will be prepared and maintained in the student's file.