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.
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Review the English Major Requirements
Four Year Academic Roadmap
FALL: SEMESTER ONE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ENGL 102, or
105
ENGL 102 - Strategies for Successful College Writers, or
ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric3 GE A2 or E For 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. GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 GE A1 ENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL120 - 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 Lit3 Major & GE C2 Must complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list GE Student's Choice B1 - Physical Sciences 4 GE B1/B3 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Graduation AIR: US History Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later UNIT TOTAL:
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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
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ENGL or GE ENGL105 - Composition and Rhetoric,
E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development"3 GE A2 or E If ENGL105 completed in Semester 1, please take any GE Area E course to fulfill this section.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL120 - 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 Lit3 Major & GE Additional C Must complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list ENGL 160 or 260 ENGL160 - Genre Fiction, or
ENGL260 - Creative Writing, An Introduction3 Major & GE C1 GE Student's
ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking 3 GE A3 ENGL107 - 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). GE Student's Choice B4 – Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning 3 GE B4 Enroll in MATH 108 or COMP 105 if pursing Professional Writing Certificate, if not please see catalog for course titles & descriptions UNIT TOTAL:
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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
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL120 - 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 Lit3 Major Must complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Sciences 3 GE B2 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 GE & Graduation D/AIR:CA Local & State Govt Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements GE/ Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 GE & Graduation C2/Language Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. 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 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Three Considerations:
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SPRING: SEMESTER FOUR
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL120 - 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 Lit3 Major Must complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list GE Student's Choice D-Social Sciences 3 GE D Course must be a different subject than Political Science. GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement 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 that you have not earned previous credit for. 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 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Four Considerations:
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FALL: SEMESTER FIVE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ENGL 330 Interdisciplinary Writing 3 Major ENGL 349 Literature of American Cultures 3 Major Major Elective Student’s Choice Will vary 3 Major See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major Electives - take a total of 4 courses (12 units total) Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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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
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ENGL 325 or
326 or
327ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors, or
ENGL 327 - Major American Authors3 Major Complete 2 courses from the list ENGL 360 Literary Theory 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Major See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major Electives - take a total of 4 courses (12 units total) UDGE Student's Choice UDGEB - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 GE UDGE B 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. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Six Considerations:
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FALL: SEMESTER SEVEN
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ENGL 315 Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics 3 Major ENGL 410 Shakespeare's Plays 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Major See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major Electives - take a total of 4 courses (12 units total) UDGE Student's Choice UDGED - Social Sciences 3 GE UDGE D Can 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 Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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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
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ENGL 325 or
326 or
327ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors, or
ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors, or
ENGL 327 - Major American Authors3 Major Complete 2 courses from the list ENGL 499 Capstone Project/Senior Seminar 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Major See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major Electives - take a total of 4 courses (12 units total) 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. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Eight Considerations:
- Attend Grad Fest in March