BA: English, English Education Option 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, English Education Option Major Requirements

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL

    102, or

    105

    		ENGL102 - Strategies for Successful College Writers, or
    ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric     		3GEA2 or EFor more information on ENGL102 and ENGL105, please visit: https://english.csuci.edu/program/composition.htm Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3GEA1
    ENGL120 or
    210 or
    220 or
    240 or
    250    		ENGL120 - American Literature I, or
    ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World, or Literature
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II, or
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation, or
    ENGL 250 - British and European Lit    		3Major & GEC2Must complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences4GEB1/B3Take a B1 with B3 (lab)
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3GraduationAIR: US HistoryChoose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later

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    Semester One Considerations:

    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    SPRING: SEMESTER TWO

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL or
    GE    		ENGL105 - Composition and Rhetoric or
    E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development"    		3GEA2 or EIf ENGL105 completed in Semester 1, please take any GE Area E course to fulfill this section.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions"
    ENGL120 or
    210 or
    220 or
    240 or
    250    		ENGL120 - American Literature I, or
    ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World, or Literature
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II, or
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation, or
    ENGL 250 - British and European Lit    		3Major & GEAdditional CMust complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list
    ENGL160 or
    260    		ENGL160 - Genre Fiction, or
    ENGL260 - Creative Writing, An Introduction    		3Major & GEC1
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3GEA3ENGL107 - Advanced Composition and Rhetoric is the recommended GE A3 by the ENGL department however please note that the prerequisite for ENGL107 is ENGL105 so if you are currently enrolled in ENGL105 and want to take ENGL107 as your GE A3 please move ENGL107 to Semester 3 (fall semester of sophomore year).
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 – Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning3GEB4Enroll in MATH 108 or COMP 105 if pursing Professional Writing Certificate, if not please see catalog for course titles & descriptions

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    Semester Two Considerations:

    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
    • Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

  • FALL: SEMESTER THREE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL120 or
    210 or
    220 or
    240 or
    250    		ENGL120 - American Literature I, or
    ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World, or Literature
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II, or
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation, or
    ENGL 250 - British and European Lit    		3MajorMust complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3GEB2Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GE & GraduationD/AIR:CA Local & State GovtDouble-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements
    GE/ LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GE & GraduationC2/LanguageUnits may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Three Considerations:

    • Join the English Club
    • NA

    SPRING: SEMESTER FOUR

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL120 or
    210 or
    220 or
    240 or
    250    		ENGL120 - American Literature I, or
    ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World, or Literature
    ENGL 220 - American Literature II, or
    ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation, or
    ENGL 250 - British and European Lit    		3MajorMust complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3GEC1
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3GEE
    GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3GEDCourse must be a different subject than Political Science.
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3GE & GraduationF/Multicultural PerspectivesAlso fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement

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    Semester Four Considerations:

    • NA

  • FALL: SEMESTER FIVE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL330Interdisciplinary Writing3Major & GE & GWARUDGE C
    ENGL349Literature of American Cultures3Major
    ENGL315Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics3Major
    ENGL325 or
    326 or
    327    		ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors, or
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors    		3Major
    COMM345Media Literacy and Youth Culture3Major & GEUDGE DEnglish Education Option Course

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    Semester Five Considerations:

    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
    • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

    SPRING: SEMESTER SIX

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL360Literary Theory3Major
    ENGL475Language in Social Context3MajorEnglish Education Option Course
    ENGL477Young Adult Literature3MajorEnglish Education Option Course
    ENGL479Field Experience in English Education1MajorEnglish Education Option Course
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE B
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)

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    Semester Six Considerations:

    • NA

  • FALL: SEMESTER SEVEN

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL325 or
    326 or
    327    		ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
    ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors, or
    ENGL 327 - Major American Authors    		3MajorComplete 2 courses from the list
    ENGL410Shakespeare's Plays3Major
    ENGL478Writing as Reflective Practice3MajorEnglish Education Option Course
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary2GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)

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    Semester Seven Considerations:

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
    • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

    SPRING: SEMESTER EIGHT

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    ENGL474Approaches to English Grammar3MajorEnglish Education Option Course
    ENGL499Capstone Project/Senior Seminar3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120-unit requirement (Highly recommended to take a Prerequisite course for Credential Program)

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    Semester Eight Considerations:

    • Attend Grad Fest in March
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