English Pathway, A.A.

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English is an academic discipline that includes the study of rhetoric and composition, English literature and creative writing. The study of English is essential to global communication. Successful English students use language to cultivate the skills and habits of interpretation, analysis and research. They gather information, understand multiple perspectives, formulate effective arguments and conceive imaginative solutions to challenges they face.

English students learn how to use words to communicate effectively, think creatively and interpret the immense variety of messages in our media-saturated world. A command of language is a skill in high demand, not only in writing and education, but in business, entertainment, advertising, public relations, journalism and the legal professions. Students who enroll in English courses can become corporate leaders, lawyers, journalists, screen writers, as well as politicians and actors. The study of English can prepare students to be exceptional critical and creative thinkers, sharp analysts and effective communicators. A degree in English provides a solid foundation for further achievement in a variety of disciplines and industries.

Degree Requirements

Areas A-E of the Core Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

See 1410 Core Curriculum Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Area A: Essential Skills
Area B: Institutional Foundations
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts
Area D: Natural and Computational Sciences
Area E: Social Science

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Pathway (18 Credit Hours)

World Language or Literature (6 Credit Hours)

World Language at the 2001 level 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 2110 - World Literature 3 Credit Hours
or
World Language at the 2002 level 3 Credit Hours

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

ENGL 2120 - British Literature 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 2130 - American Literature 3 Credit Hours

Select additional elective courses from Area C or the following to complete 18 hours in Area F

AAS 1141 - Introduction to African and African American History to 1865 3 Credit Hours
or
HIST 1141 - Introduction to African and African American History to 1865 3 Credit Hours
AAS 1142 - Introduction to African American History Since 1865 3 Credit Hours
or
HIST 1142 - Introduction to African American History Since 1865 3 Credit Hours
AAS 2010 - Introduction to Africana Studies 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 2600 - Creative Writing 3 Credit Hours
HIST 1111 - Survey of World History to 1500 3 Credit Hours
HIST 1112 - Survey of World History since 1500 3 Credit Hours
HIST 1140 - Introduction to African and African-American History 3 Credit Hours
WGSS 2010 - Introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies 3 Credit Hours
World Language 1001 3 Credit Hours
World Language 1002 3 Credit Hours