BA: English 2023-2024

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.

Visit the program website:https://english.csuci.edu/
Review the English Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL330Interdisciplinary Writing3Major
    ENGL349Literature of American Cultures3Major & GraduationMulticultural PerspectivesMeets Multicultural Requirement
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3MajorMajorSee catalog for complete list of Upper Division Major Electives - take a total of 4 courses (12 units total)
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3GraduationAIR: US HistoryChoose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective.
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GraduationAIR: CA Local ↦ State GovtIf US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective.

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    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

    Can choose to double dip UDGE-B with Upper Division ENGL Major Elective (ENGL338 or ENGL345), if double dipping is chosen please note that an additional 3-unit Free Elective will be needed to complete the 120-unit requirement.

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL325 or 326 or 327

    ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors ENGL 327 - Major American Authors

    		3Major
    ENGL360Literary Theory3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3MajorSee catalog for complete list of Upper Division Major Electives - take a total of 4 courses (12 units total)
    UDGEStudent ChoiceUDGEB - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE B
    LanguageStudent ChoiceWill vary3GraduationLanguageUnits may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective.

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    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

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL315Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics3Major
    ENGL410Shakespeare's Plays3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3MajorSee catalog for complete list of Upper Division Major Electives - take a total of 4 courses (12 units total)
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3GEUDGE DCan choose to double dip UDGE-D with Upper Division ENGL Major Elective (ENGL334 or ENGL340 or ENGL346 or ENGL430 or ENGL433), if double dipping is chosen please note that an additional 3-unit Free Elective will be needed to complete the 120-unit requirement.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Three Considerations:

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check

    Spring Senior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL325 or 326 or 327

    ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors

    		3Major
    ENGLENGL 499Capstone Project/Senior Seminar3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3MajorMajorSee catalog for complete list of Upper Division Major Electives - take a total of 4 courses (12 units total)
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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 ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Four Considerations:

    • Attend Grad Fest (Beginning of March)
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