Mar 18, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2017-2018 Academic Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English, A.A.


  • Literature Emphasis
  • Writing Emphasis
  • Secondary Education Emphasis 

English, A.A.:


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

Recommended Curriculum: Literature Emphasis


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


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

3. Relationship with the World


*For Secondary Education Emphasis, PSYC 1000 - General Psychology

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

English, A.A.: Writing Emphasis


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

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

English, A.A.: Secondary Education Emphasis


Recommended Curriculum


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


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

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, ART, ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, CO/M, CRMJ, ECON, ENTO, FREN, GEOG, GERM, 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.