Jun 02, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

English with Literature, Law, and Argumentation Concentration (B.A.)

Location(s): Dahlonega, Gainesville


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121 hours

This concentration explicitly connects the skills gained through the study of literature and rhetoric – intensive reading, analysis, research, and effective writing – to legal subjects and prepares students to apply for law school.

A minimum grade of “C” is required for all ENGL courses in this degree program. 

Core IMPACTS - 42 hours


Refer to Core IMPACTS  

Institutional Priority: No exceptions

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills: No exceptions

Political Science & U.S. History: No exceptions

Arts, Humanities, & Ethics: No exceptions

Communicating in Writing: No exceptions

Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences: No exceptions

Social Sciences: No exceptions

Field of Study - 18 hours


Note: All students pursuing a degree in English must complete ENGL 2230 and 2050 with grades of “C” or higher. Students are strongly encouraged to complete these courses within the first 60 hours of their degree progression to prepare for 3000- and 4000-level required courses for which ENGL 2230 and 2050 are prerequisites.

Major Requirements - 60 hours


Note: All students pursuing a degree in English with Literature, Law, and Argumentation Concentration must complete ENGL 2900 with a grade of “C” or higher early in their program (ideally, within the first 60 hours of their degree progression). Students can take as many as two 3000- and 4000-level ENGL courses toward the major (6 total credit hours) before completing ENGL 2900 with a grade of “C” or higher.

Minor - 15-18 hours


  • A minor is required

Electives - 6-9 hours


  • Electives of the student’s choosing to reach 121 overall credit hours for the degree

Graduation Requirements


First-Year Experience Course - 1 hour


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