BA: English, Creative Writing 2022-2023
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 105 ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric 3 GE A2 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 Lit3 Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.
Major & GE C2 GE Student's Choice A3-Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A3 GE Student's Choice B1-Physical Sciences 4 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) GE B1/B3 HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: Hist 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. Other AIR: 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL 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 Literature3 Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.
Major ENGL 160 or
260ENGL 160 - Genre Fiction, or
ENGL 260 - Creative Writing, An Introduction3 Major & GE C1 GE Student's
ChoiceA1-Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A1 GE Student's
ChoiceB4-Mathematics-Quantitative Reasoning 3 Enroll in MATH 108 or COMP 105 if pursing Technical Writing, if not please see catalog for course titles & descriptions GE B4 GE Student's Choice F-Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GE F Total Units
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Milestones
- Form a study group
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL 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 Literature3 Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.
Major & GE Additional C GE Student's Choice B2-Life Sciences 4 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GE B2/B3 POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also, double-counts with GE:D GE AIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt. GE Student's Choice Language 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE Language Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL 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 Literature3 Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.
Major GE Student's Choice D-Social Sciences 3 GE D GE Student's Choice E-Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE E Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 330 Interdisciplinary Writing 3 Major & GE & GWAR UDGE C ENGL 349 Perspectives on Multicultural Literature 3 Major ENGL 362 or
461 or
462 or
463 or
464 or
466ENGL 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 Writing3 Creative Writing Option Course Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 325 or
326 or
327ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
ENGL 326 - Maj British & European Authors, or
ENGL 327 - Major American Authors3 Major ENGL 360 Literary Theory 3 Major ENGL 362 or
461 or
462 or
463 or
464 or
466ENGL 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 Writing3 Creative Writing Option Course Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B-Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE B Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 315 Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics 3 Major ENGL 410 Shakespeare's Plays 3 Major ENGL 362 or
461 or
462 or
463 or
464 or
466ENGL 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 Writing3 Creative Writing Option Course Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D-Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE D Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 325 or
326 or
327ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors, or
ENGL 327 - Major American Authors3 Major ENGL 499 Capstone Project/Senior Seminar 3 Major ENGL 465 Creative Writing Project 3 Creative Writing Option Course Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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