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. 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
- Human behavior (3CR)
- U.S. and Wyoming constitutions (3CR)
- Cultural environment (3CR)
4. General Education Electives
- Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.
5. Physical Education (1CR)
Any course from the following areas (3CR):
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. 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
- Human behavior (3CR)
- U.S. and Wyoming constitutions (3CR)
- Cultural environment (3CR)
4. General Education Electives
- Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.
5. Physical Education (1CR)
Major Requirements
- CO/M 2100 - Reporting and Newswriting I (2L,2LB,3CR)
or - CO/M 2355 - Introduction to Media Photography (3L,3CR)
or - ENGL 2010 - Technical Writing I (3L,3CR)
- ENGL 2050 - Creative Writing: Intro to Fiction (3L,3CR)
or - ENGL 2060 - Creative Writing: Introduction to Nonfiction (3L,3CR)
or - ENGL 2080 - Creative Writing: Introduction to Poetry (3L,3CR)
- ENGL 2210 - English Literature I (3L,3CR)
- ENGL 2310 - American Literature I (3L,3CR)
- ENGL 2220 - English Literature II (3L,3CR)
or - ENGL 2320 - American Literature II (3L,3CR)
- One additional literature or writing course (above 2000 level) (3CR)
- Communication (3CR)
- World language (8CR)
Any course from the following areas (3CR):
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. 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 (3CR):
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 Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 64 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Policies ” and “Degree Requirements .” Note:
Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. |
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