BA: English 2022-2023

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL102 or


    105    		ENGL 102 - Strategies for Successful College Writers (suggested), or
    ENGL 105-Composition and Rhetoric    		3For more information on ENGL102 and ENGL105, please visit: https://english.csuci.edu/program/composition.htmGEE or A2
    ENGL120 or

    210 or


    220 or

    240 or

    250

    ENGL 120-American Literature I, or
    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 & 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 during semester 5 or later.OtherUS 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
    ENGL or GE

    105, or

    Student's Choice

    		ENGL105 - Composition and Rhetoric, or
    E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development    		3If ENGL105 completed in Semester 1, please take any GE Area E course to fulfill this section.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GE

    A2 or
    E

    ENGL120 or

    210 or


    220 or

    240 or

    250    		ENGL 120-American Literature I, or
    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
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1-Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's
    Choice    		B-4 Mathematics-
    Quantitative Reasoning    		3Enroll in Math 108 or Comp 105 if pursuing Technical Writing, if not please see catalog for course titles and descriptionsGEB4
    ENGL160 or

    260    		ENGL 160- Genre Fiction, or
    ENGL 260- Creative Writing, An Introduction    		3Major & GEC1

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    Milestones

    • Form a study group

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL

    120 or

    210 or

    220 or

    240 or


    250

    		ENGL 120-American Literature I, or
    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 Sciences3Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing requirement
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEB2/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 120-American Literature I, or
    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    		3Complete 12 units (4 courses) from the list.Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceD-Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills multicultural requirement.GEE
    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 requirementOther

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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
    Major Elective

    Student's
    Choice

    		Upper Division ENGL Major Elective3See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major ElectivesMajor
    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

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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 327ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors    		3Major
    ENGL360Literary Theory3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ENGL Major Elective3See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major ElectivesMajor
    UDGEStudent's Choice

    UDGE B-Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning

    		3Can choose to double dip UDGE-B with Upper Division ENGL Major Elective (ENGL 338 or 345), if double dipping is chosen please note that an additional 3-unit Free Elective will be needed to complete the 120-unit requirement.GEUDGE 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

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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
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ENGL Major Elective3See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major ElectivesMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D-Social Sciences3Can choose to double dip UDGE-D with Upper Division ENGL Major Elective (ENGL 334, 340, 346, 430, or 433), if double dipping is chosen please note that an additional 3-unit Free Elective will be needed to complete the 120-unit requirement.GEUDGE 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

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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 - Maj British & European Authors ENGL 327 - Major American Authors    		3Major
    ENGL499Capstone Project/Senior Seminar3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ENGL Major Elective3See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major ElectivesMajor
    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

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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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