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
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| ENGL | 330 | Interdisciplinary Writing | 3 | Major | | |
| ENGL | 349 | Literature of American Cultures | 3 | Major, GE & Graduation | UDGE C & MP | Triple counts with Major, UDGE-C and Multicultural Perspectives |
| ENGL | 315 | Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics | 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 | Major | | |
| POLS | 150 | American Political Institutions | 3 | Graduation | AIR: CA Local & State Govt | 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) |
Semester One Considerations:
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
Spring Junior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| COMM | 345 | Media Literacy and Youth Culture | 3 | Major | | English Education Option Course |
| ENGL | 475 | Language in Social Context | 3 | Major | | English Education Option Course |
| ENGL | 477 | Young Adult Literature | 3 | Major | | |
| ENGL | 479 | Field Experience in English Education | 1 | Major | | English Education Option Course |
| UDGE | Student’s Choice | UDGEB - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | GE | UDGE B | |
| HIST | Student's Choice | US History | 3 | Graduation | AIR: US History | Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective. (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program as a Free Elective) |
Semester Two Considerations:
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement
Fall Senior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| 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 | Major | | |
| ENGL | 360 | Literary Theory | 3 | Major | | |
| ENGL | 410 | Shakespeare's Plays | 3 | Major | | |
| ENGL | 478 | Writing as Reflective Practice | 3 | Major | | English Education Option Course |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Graduation | Unit Requirement | Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. |
Semester Three Considerations:
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
Spring Senior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| ENGL | 474 | Approaches to English Grammar | 3 | Major | | |
| ENGL | 499 | Capstone Project/Senior Seminar | 3 | Major | | |
| Language | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Graduation | Language | Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective. |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Free Elective | 3 | Graduation | Unit Requirement | Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Free Elective | 3 | Graduation | Unit Requirement | Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. |
Semester Four Considerations:
- Attend Grad Fest (Beginning of March)
