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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English, A.A.


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Associate of Arts Degree English


An undergraduate degree in English is valuable preparation for a future in many professional areas including business, federal service, law, and medicine. English continues to be excellent preparation for a career in education. Students with specific professional plans should consult advisors in those areas.

Recommended Curriculum


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study

1. Exploration and Participation


3. Relationship with the World


4. General Education Electives


  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.

5. Physical Education (1CR)


Major Requirements


Any course from the following areas (3 credits):


ANTH, ADDN, ARAB, ART, ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, CO/M, CRMJ, ECON, ENTO, FREN, GEOG, HIST, HUMN, JAPN, MATH, MOLB, MUSC, PEAC, PHIL, PHYS, POLS, PSYC, RELI, RUSS, SOC, SPAN, STAT, THEA, WMST, ZOO

Associate of Arts Degree English Writing Option


The writing emphasis is recommended for anyone who is interested in being a professional free-lance writer or a technical writer, or in working in public relations, journalism, communication or teaching. It also is appropriate for pre-law, pre-medicine or business majors and for anyone who wants to strengthen communication skills.

Recommended Curriculum


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study

1. Exploration and Participation


3. Relationship with the World


4. General Education Electives


  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.

5. Physical Education (1CR)


Any course from the following areas (3 credits):


ANTH, ADDN, ARAB, ART, ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, CO/M, CRMJ, ECON, ENTO, FREN, GEOG, HIST, HUMN, JAPN, MATH, MOLB, MUSC, PEAC, PHIL, PHYS, POLS, PSYC, RELI, RUSS, SOC, SPAN, STAT, THEA, WMST, ZOO

Associate of Arts Degree English Majors


For those who plan to teach high school English.

Recommended Curriculum


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study.

1. Exploration and Participation


3. Relationship with the World


4. General Education Electives (9-10CR)


  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.

5. Physical Education (1CR)


Any course from the following areas (3 credits):


ANTH, ADDN, ARAB, ART, ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, CO/M, CRMJ, ECON, ENTO, FREN, GEOG, HIST, HUMN, JAPN, MATH, MOLB, MUSC, PEAC, PHIL, PHYS, POLS, PSYC, RELI, RUSS, SOC, SPAN, STAT, THEA, WMST, ZOO

Note:


The normal length of this program is two academic years at 15-17 credit hours per semester.

Graduation Requirements:


A minimum of 60 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Information ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate Degree in Nursing.

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