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2010-2011 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Department of English

English Honors Program



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To be admitted to the Departmental Honors Program, students must have at least a 3.50 GPA and a major GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 point scale after completing English 1001G/91G, 1002G/92G, 2205, and an additional English course or transfer equivalents. Students must also have the approval of the Dean of the Honors College, the Department Honors Coordinator, and the Department Chairperson.

To apply to the English Honors Program, contact the Honors Director in the English Department.

Students in the English Honors Program must maintain an overall GPA of 3.50. Students who have been dismissed from the program because their overall GPA has fallen below 3.50 may petition for readmission. Students must raise their GPA to 3.50 and submit their petition to the Dean of the Honors College and Departmental Honors Coordinator.

Departmental Honors Requirements


Honors students must complete the following 12 semester hours with a 3.50 GPA:

  • One 2000- or 3000-level English Honors course, excluding 2091G, 2099G, 3090G.
  • One 5000-level Graduate Seminar (5000-5010). Credits: 3

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