Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL105ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric3GEA2
    ENGL

    210 or

    220 or

    240 or

    250

    ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature, or
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II, or
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation, or
    ENGL 250 - British and European Lit

    3
    • Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.

    Major & GEC2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3-Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1-Physical Sciences4Take a B1 with B3 (lab)GEB1/B3
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: Hist 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later.OtherAIR: US History

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Attend at least one faculty office hour
    • Visit the Writing and Multiliteracy Center
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL120 or

    210 or

    220 or

    240 or

    250
    ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature, or
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II, or
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation, or
    ENGL 250 - British and European Literature
    3
    • Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.

    Major
    ENGL160 or

    260
    ENGL 160 - Genre Fiction, or
    ENGL 260 - Creative Writing, An Introduction
    3Major & GEC1
    GEStudent's
    Choice
    A1-Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's
    Choice
    B4-Mathematics-Quantitative Reasoning3Enroll in MATH 108 or COMP 105 if pursing Technical Writing, if not please see catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB4
    GEStudent's ChoiceF-Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement.GEF

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Form a study group
  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL120 or

    210 or

    220 or

    240 or

    250
    ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature, or
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II, or
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation, or
    ENGL 250 - British and European Literature
    3
    • Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.

    Major & GEAdditional C
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2-Life Sciences4Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB2/B3
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also, double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt.
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.GELanguage
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Join the English Club
    • Meet your faculty advisor in English
    • Attend the Campus Reading Celebration

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL120 or

    210 or

    220 or

    240 or

    250
    ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature, or
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II, or
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation, or
    ENGL 250 - British and European Literature
    3
    • Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.

    Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceD-Social Sciences3GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceE-Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Earn 60 units and Junior Standing
    • Consider adding a minor
    • Attend a reading on campus
  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL330Interdisciplinary Writing3Major & GE & GWARUDGE C
    ENGL349Perspectives on Multicultural Literature3Major
    ENGL362 or

    461 or

    462 or

    463 or

    464 or

    466
    ENGL 362 - Writing in Fiction, or
    ENGL 461 - Fiction Writing, or
    ENGL 462 - Poetry Writing, or
    ENGL 463 - Writing for the Stage, or
    ENGL 464 - Creative Non-Fiction, or
    ENGL 466 - Screen Writing
    3Creative Writing Option CourseMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Check in with the Advising Center, Graduate Studies Center, and Career Development Services
    • Consider leadership in a campus club

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL325 or

    326 or

    327
    ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
    ENGL 326 - Maj British & European Authors, or
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors
    3Major
    ENGL360Literary Theory3Major
    ENGL

    362 or

    461 or

    462 or

    463 or

    464 or

    466

    ENGL 362 - Writing in Fiction, or
    ENGL 461 - Fiction Writing, or
    ENGL 462 - Poetry Writing, or
    ENGL 463 - Writing for the Stage, or
    ENGL 464 - Creative Non-Fiction, or
    ENGL 466 - Screen Writing
    3Creative Writing Option CourseMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B-Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Talk to your faculty about grad school options
    • Consider an on-campus job, such as a peer mentor
  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL315Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics3Major
    ENGL410Shakespeare's Plays3Major
    ENGL362 or

    461 or

    462 or

    463 or

    464 or

    466
    ENGL 362 - Writing in Fiction, or
    ENGL 461 - Fiction Writing, or
    ENGL 462 - Poetry Writing, or
    ENGL 463 - Writing for the Stage, or
    ENGL 464 - Creative Non-Fiction, or
    ENGL 466 - Screen Writing
    3Creative Writing Option CourseMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D-Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

    Total Units

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    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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL325 or

    326 or

    327
    ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors, or
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors
    3Major
    ENGL499Capstone Project/Senior Seminar3Major
    ENGL465Creative Writing Project3Creative Writing Option CourseMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Visit the Job Fair
    • Invest time in your Capstone project
    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Join your professional org. @ student rate
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