What will it take to graduate?

Mount Mercy College awards a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with 41 credits required within the major to graduate. You are also required to take a senior seminar research course where you’ll demonstrate your proficiency in critical, oral and written skills. Want to know what kind of classes you will be taking? See our suggested four-year course of study.

Course offerings and descriptions can be viewed in the current college catalog (pdf). Please keep in mind that these are only representative of current offerings for the academic year. Classes can be added or changed as needed.


What classes should I take to enter the program?
What will it take to graduate?
Four-Year Plan for English
How will I gain experience?
What can I do with an English degree from Mount Mercy College?
Who can I talk to?