IF TAKEN IN HIGH SCHOOL
Four years of study are required, at least three of which must be in college-preparatory composition or literature.
- One of the four years may be satisfied by courses in drama as literature, public speaking, debate, journalistic writing, business English, or English as a Second Language (ESL).
- Courses that are generally not acceptable include those identified as remedial or applied (e.g., acting, basic English skills, developmental reading, library, newspaper staff, remedial English, review English, vocabulary, yearbook/annual).
IF MADE UP THROUGH COLLEGE COURSE WORK
College course work must be at the 100 level or higher. For the composition/literature component, generally any course with an English or Writing prefix is acceptable.
- One of the four years may be satisfied by a college course in speech, drama as literature, journalistic writing, business English, ESL, or engineering/technical writing.
- Courses such as developmental or speed reading, vocabulary, or remedial English are not acceptable.
- English courses are considered equivalent to ESL unless taken in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the U.S.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH
There are several options for U.S. citizens, permanent residents or refugees
- whose first language is not English or,
- who attended school in a non-English speaking country.
English-speaking countries are defined as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the U.S.
Please consult Alternative English Requirements for more information.
