Literature Bachelor's Degree
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of ArtsAvailable
On campusInfuse your literary passions with technology to invent new ways of understanding our ever-evolving world.
Housed in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, the literature major at Stevens equips students with the ability to analyze and distill rich texts, a skill valued across professions.
Those who study literature at Stevens learn from the classics to drive transformative ideas, growing into critical thinkers ready to tackle modern complexities.
Catalyze Career Success
The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences educates future leaders, and the expertise of our alumni powers human progress. Recent social science, literature, and philosophy majors started their careers within reputable organizations, companies, and universities.
Office Assistant, U.S. Senator Cory Booker’s Office
Legal & Business Affairs, AMC Networks
Operation Specialist, Edward Jones
Student specializing in Global Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Full Stack Engineer, GeoMarvel
Copy Editor & Writer, Thomas
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis, Carnegie Mellon
Tech-Powered Curriculum
How has science fiction—from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to Frank Herbert’s Dune—prophesied the dilemmas of modernity? How did the writings of Henry David Thoreau and his contemporaries inspire the environmental movement? How have scientific advances challenged conventional beliefs about humanity?
Learn from fiction and poetry's wisdom to create bold ideas and new scholarship.
What does the four-year study plan entail?
Below is an example of how a student might approach a literature degree at Stevens. Take a closer look at this sample study plan to discover the courses that define their academic path.
See complete details and requirements of the literature major in Stevens' academic catalog.
First Year
Foundations in Critical Inquiry
Western Lit: Classical Literature
Western Lit: Middle Ages - Present
Intro to Science & Tech Studies
History of Science & Technology
Images of Science in Literature
Calculus for Business & Lib Arts
Computer Science
Sophomore Year
Realist & Modern Amer. Literature
The Legend of King Arthur
Science Fiction
Creative Writing
Science Elective
Math Elective
Secondary Concentration Courses
General Electives
Junior Year
Writing & Research Methods
Literature & Empire
Intro to Cinema
Afrofuturism
Intro to Screen Writing
Secondary Concentration Courses
Humanities Electives
General Electives
Senior Year
Senior Thesis
Classical Mythology
American Culture
19th Century English Literature
Romanticism
American Films
American Fiction
Secondary Concentration Courses
Humanities and General Electives
What is a secondary concentration?
Cutting across academic disciplines catalyzes thought leadership, and literature students often pursue complementary coursework in science and engineering. A secondary concentration in literature consists of five courses, enhancing critical analysis and interpretive skills applicable to any field. Examples of secondary concentrations include:
Pre-Law and Public Policy
Marketing
Science Communication
Philosophy
Film Studies
What is a senior thesis?
The culmination of a student's academic experience at Stevens, the thesis is a significant piece of original research designed and executed under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students contribute to academia’s existing body of knowledge, becoming scholars in their own right.
HASS thesis writers present their findings at the annual Innovation Expo, celebrating their intellectual curiosity and hard work.
