Major:
To earn a Major in Literature, a student must complete twelve courses (48 credits) as well as complete a Capstone Thesis Project or two additional electives (8 credits) and earn a total of 56 credits, out of which:
a. Six are required courses (24 credits)
b. Six are elective courses (24 credits)
c. A Capstone Thesis Project or two electives (8 credits)
Minor:
To earn a Minor in Literature, a student must complete six courses and earn a total of 24 credits, out of which:
a. Three are required courses (12 credits)
b. Three are elective courses (12 credits)
Please note, one of the electives has to be a 300-level course
Concentration:
To earn a concentration in Literature, a student must complete any three literature courses and earn a total of 12 credits, out of which:
a. A minimum of two are required courses
b. One elective course is from the Lit catalog
* These requirements do not apply for the incoming (2023 – 2026/27) Cohort
The Krea literature graduate will challenge the frequently asked question, “what can you do with a major in literature” to “what can you not?” They will have the broad skills, work ethic, and curiosity to pursue careers in several domains including education (including teaching), postgraduate study in literature and allied disciplines, law, medicine, government, nonprofit and for-profit start-up ventures, arts and entertainment, health/finance, journalism, advertising/marketing, publishing, human resources, and information technology. They will meet the world as interested, discerning, empathetic, helpful and entrepreneurial individuals who are dynamic, adaptive, and resilient in their personal and professional lives