English
Program Description: The Associate of Arts in English is intended to match, within the constraints of the Core Curriculum, the course of study for the first two years of a program of study in English at a four-year college or university. The degree plan has a 12-hour area of concentration* in English. Field of Study (FOS) is a block of lower-division courses that is guaranteed by state law to transfer and apply to a degree program. It provides the basis for students to enter careers in publishing, editing, education, writing, law, and medicine.
Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 English Composition I | 3 | Communications Core Curriculum | Core/ FOS |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences section of the Core Curriculum | Core |
| MATH 1332 Contemporary Math | 3 | Or select a course from the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| Creative Arts Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Creative Arts section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| HIST 1301 United States History I | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| ENGL 1302 English Composition II | 3 | Communications Core Curriculum | Core/ FOS |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| Area of Concentration and Field of Study * | 3 |
Select a course from the following: ENGL 2322 British Literature I* ENGL 2323 British Literature II* ENGL 2327 American Literature I* ENGL 2328 American Literature II* ENGL 2332 World Literature I* ENGL 2333 World Literature II* Literature courses can be taken in any order. |
Core/ FOS |
| HIST 1302 United States History II | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| TECA 1354 Child Development or PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Or select a course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | Or select a course from the Language, Philosophy and Culture section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| General Elective | 3 | Students should talk to an advisor to determine the best course depending on transfer plan and degree goals. | |
| GOVT 2305 Federal Government | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | Core |
| Area of Concentration and Field of Study * | 3 |
Select a course from the following: ENGL 2322 British Literature I* ENGL 2323 British Literature II* ENGL 2327 American Literature I* ENGL 2328 American Literature II* ENGL 2332 World Literature I* ENGL 2333 World Literature II* Literature courses can be taken in any order. |
Core/ FOS |
| Restrictive Elective | 3 |
Select a course from the following: ENGL 2322 British Literature I* ENGL 2323 British Literature II* ENGL 2327 American Literature I* ENGL 2328 American Literature II* ENGL 2332 World Literature I* ENGL 2333 World Literature II* Literature courses can be taken in any order. |
Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| Restrictive Elective | 3 |
Select a course from the following: ENGL 2322 British Literature I* ENGL 2323 British Literature II* ENGL 2327 American Literature I* ENGL 2328 American Literature II* ENGL 2332 World Literature I* ENGL 2333 World Literature II* Literature courses can be taken in any order. |
Core |
| ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing | 3 | Restricted Elective | Core |
| GOVT 2306 Texas Government | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | Core |
| SPCH 1315 Public Speaking | 3 | Or select a course from the Component Area Option section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| Core Component Area Option | 3 | Select a course from the Component Area Option section of the Core Curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours | ||
| ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Associate of Arts degree | |||
| Total Program Hours | 60 |
Attention: Students must visit with an advisor when they have completed 30 hours toward the degree plan (typically the end of the second semester).
Marketable Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Effective writing and speaking skills
- Research methods
- Critically read and examine complex texts
- Identify logical errors and false assumptions
- Ability to proofread and edit manuscripts
- Ability to work independently and with others
- Ability to understand the world from multiple points of view
- Ability to empathize with different points of view
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Transfer Information
An AA in English degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
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