A minimum of 27 semester hours in upper division courses. 

Upper Division Requirements:

• ENGL 321 or 322
• One course in English and/or American literature prior to 1800, excluding Shakespeare.
• One of the two survey courses in English and/or American literature after 1800.
• One course in theory (selected from ENGL 361, 422, 423, 467, 559, 561, 562, 564, 565, 566, 567, 569, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, or 584).

Total Units: Literature Emphasis

• Lower Division Requirements: 12 units (ENGL 201, 200 or 202, 203, 204)
• Upper Division Requirements: 21 units (see above)
• Upper Division Electives: 6 units

Total: 39 units
A minimum grade of C (2.0) must be obtained in each course in the major.