English
The field of study curriculum in English transfers as a block leading to an English minor, Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, or a Bachelor of Arts in English.
The flexible structure of this field of study provides students an opportunity to explore their own interest in either Literature or Creative Writing, while also providing a firm foundation towards the completion of a minor or major in English.
The course load allows students to complete their minor or major at a four year institution and have the required number of courses within a teaching discipline (which according to TEA regulations must Include 24 credit hours in their teaching discipline to qualify for a teaching position).
With a specialization in English, students will be uniquely prepared to succeed in today's competitive job market and will have a variety of employment opportunities available, including such fields as technical writing, editing, and teaching, as well as numerous professions that require effective communication and analytical skills.
For printable degree plan for this program, please click HERE.
| Core Curriculum (45 Credits) |
| FIRST SEMESTER | |
| ENGL 1301 Composition | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| HIST 1301 United States History I or HIST 2327 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 or 4 |
| COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| ENGL 1302 Composition II-Rhetoric | 3 |
| HIST 1302 United States History II or HIST 2328 | 3 |
| HUMA 1301 Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
| GOVT 2301 American Government I | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Elective- Core Curriculum | 3 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| *English Elective-Field of Study | 3 |
| *English Elective-Field of Study | 3 |
| *Foreign Language Elective- Field of Study | 3 |
| DRAM 1310 Drama Appreciation | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Elective- Core Curriculum | 4 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| *English Elective-Field of Study | 3 |
| *English Elective-Field of Study | 3 |
| GOVT 2302 American Government II | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science Elective-Core Curriculum | 3 |
| ENGL 2189 English Academic Capstone | 1 |
*Courses to be chosen from Field of Study
| Total credits 60 |