Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL105ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric3GEA2
    ENGL210 or 220 or 240 or 250ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation
    ENGL 250 - British and European Lit
    3Major & GEC2
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1- Physical Sciences4Take a B1 with B3 (lab)GEB1/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3-Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5.OtherUS History

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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 250ENGL 120 - American Literature I ENGL 220 - American Literature II
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation
    ENGL 250 - British and European Lit
    3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1- Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4- Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning3Enroll in MATH 108 or COMP 105 if pursing Technical Writing, if not please see catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    ENGL160 or 260

    ENGL 160-Genre Fiction
    ENGL 260-Creative Writing, An Introduction

    3Major & GEC1
    GEStudent's ChoiceF-Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills multicultural requirement.GEF

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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 250ENGL 120 - American Literature I
    ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation
    ENGL 250 - British and European Lit
    3Major & GEAdditional C
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2-Life Sciences3Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB2/B3
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GED/AIR
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosenGELanguage
    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

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

    3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceD- Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
    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

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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
    ENGL330ENGL 330- Interdisciplinary Writing3Major & GE & GVUDGE C
    ENGL349ENGL 349- Perspectives on Multicultural Literature3Major
    ENGL315ENGL 315- Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics3Major
    ENGL325 or 326 or 327ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors
    3Major
    COMM345COMM 345- Media Literacy and Youth Culture3English Education Option CourseMajor & GEUDGE D

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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
    ENGL360ENGL 360- Literary Theory3Major
    ENGL475ENGL 475- Language in Social Context3English Education Option CourseMajor
    ENGL477ENGL 477-Young Adult Literature3English Education Option CourseMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B-Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE 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. (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)Other

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    Milestones

    • Talk to your faculty about credential or grad school options
    • Consider an on-campus job, such as a peer mentor
    • Attend a CSUCI Credential Program Information Session
  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL410ENGL 410-Shakespeare's Plays3Major
    ENGL474ENGL 474-Approaches to English Grammar3English Education Option CourseMajor
    ENGL478ENGL 478- Writing as Reflective Practice3English Education Option CourseMajor
    ENGL479ENGL 479-Field Experience in English Education1Education Education Option CourseMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Needed 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)Elective
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice2Needed 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)Elective

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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 327ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors
    3Major
    ENGL499Capstone Project/Senior Seminar3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Needed for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)Elective
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Needed for 120 unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)Elective
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Needed for 120 unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)Elective

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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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