English is the language of global communication, and it's much more than that. By studying English at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you'll explore literature and writing through innovative, interdisciplinary courses that shape your mind and abilities to help you find your way in the world. You'll graduate as an insightful reader, an adept researcher, and an agile writer, ready to continue your studies at a graduate or professional school or to launch your career.
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Review the English, English Education Option Major Requirements
Fall Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| ENGL/ UDGE | 330 | Interdisciplinary Writing | 3 | Triple counts with Major, UDGE C and GWAR | Major, GE, & GWAR | UDGE C |
| ENGL | 315 | Intro. to Language, Structure and Linguistics | 3 | | Major | |
| ENGL | 349 | Perspectives on Multicultural Literature | 3 | Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement | Major | MP |
| ENGL | 325, or 326, or 327 | ENGL 325: Major Non-Western Authors, or
ENGL 326: Major British & European Authors, or
ENGL 327: Major American Authors | 3 | Course 1 of two courses required from the list | Major | |
| COMM/ UDGE | 345 | Media Literacy and Youth Culture | 3 | English Education Option Course | Major & GE | UDGE D |
Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Check in with the Advising Center, Graduate Studies Center, and Career Development Services
- Consider leadership in a campus club
Spring Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| ENGL | 360 | Literary Theory | 3 | | Major | |
| ENGL | 475 | Language in Social Context | 3 | English Education Option Course | Major | |
| ENGL | 477 | Young Adult Literature | 3 | English Education Option Course | Major | |
| UDGE | Student’s Choice | UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
| 3 | See catalog for course titles & descriptions | GE | UDGE B |
| HIST | Student's Choice | US History | 3 | Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective. (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program as a Free Elective) | Other | AIR: US History |
Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Talk to your faculty about grad school options
- Consider an on-campus job, such as a peer mentor
- Attend a CSUCI Credential Program Information Session
Fall Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| ENGL | 410 | Shakespeare's Plays | 3 | | Major | |
| ENGL | 474 | Approaches to English Grammar | 3 | | Major | |
| ENGL | 478 | Writing as Reflective Practice | 3 | | Major | |
| ENGL | 479 | Field Experience in English Education | 1 | | Major & GE | UDGE D |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Free Elective | 3 | Needed for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program, specifically EDSS 424 to cover both of these two Free Elective sections since course is worth 5 units) | Other | |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Free Elective | 2 | Needed for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program, specifically EDSS 424 to cover both of these two Free Elective sections since course is worth 5 units) | Other | |
Milestones
- Go to an English portfolio information session
- Submit your Capstone portfolio
- Meet with Academic Advising Center for Grad Check and apply for graduation
- Apply for graduate school, if applicable
- Attend Capstone presentations
- Attend Grad Fair
Spring Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| ENGL | 499 | Capstone Project/Senior Seminar | 3 | | Major | |
| ENGL | 325 or
326 or
327
| ENGL 325:Major Non-Western Authors, or
ENGL 326: Major British & European Authors, or
ENGL 327: Major American Authors | 3 | Course 2 of two courses required from the list | Major | |
| Graduation Requirement | Student's Choice | Language | 3 | Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective. (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program as a Free Elective) | Other | Language |
| POLS | 150 | American Political Institutions | 3 | If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective. (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program as a Free Elective) | Other | AIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt. |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Student's Choice | 3 | Needed for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program) | Other | |
Milestones
- Visit the Job Fair
- Invest time in your Capstone project
- Attend Grad Fest
- Join your professional org. @ student rate
