BA: English 2022-2023
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 102 or
105ENGL 102 - Strategies for Successful College Writers (suggested), or
ENGL 105-Composition and Rhetoric3 For more information on ENGL102 and ENGL105, please visit: GE E or A2 ENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL 120-American Literature I, or
ENGL 210: Themes and Theories in World Literature or
ENGL 220: American Literature II, or
ENGL 240: Literary Genres in Translation, or
ENGL 250: British and European Literature3 Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.
Major & GE C2 GE Student's Choice A3- Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A3 GE Student's Choice B1-Physical Sciences 4 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) GE B1/B3 HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: Hist 270, 271, 272, 275, CHS 350 is an option, however will need to be taken during semester 5 or later. Other US History Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend at least one faculty office hour
- Visit the Writing and Multiliteracy Center
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First week of October)
Spring Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL or GE 105, or
Student's Choice
ENGL105 - Composition and Rhetoric, or
E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3 If ENGL105 completed in Semester 1, please take any GE Area E course to fulfill this section.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE A2 or
EENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL 120-American Literature I, or
ENGL 210- Themes and Theories in World Literature or
ENGL 220- American Literature II, or
ENGL 240- Literary Genres in Translation, or
ENGL 250- British and European Lit3 - Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.
Major GE Student's Choice A1-Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A1 GE Student's
ChoiceB-4 Mathematics-
Quantitative Reasoning3 Enroll in Math 108 or Comp 105 if pursuing Technical Writing, if not please see catalog for course titles and descriptions GE B4 ENGL 160 or
260ENGL 160- Genre Fiction, or
ENGL 260- Creative Writing, An Introduction3 Major & GE C1 Total Units
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Milestones
- Form a study group
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 120 or
210 or220 or
240 or
250ENGL 120-American Literature I, or
ENGL 210: Themes and Theories in World Literature or
ENGL 220: American Literature II, or
ENGL 240: Literary Genres in Translation, or
ENGL 250: British and European Literature3 - Complete 12 units (4 different courses) from the list.
Major & GE Additional C GE Student's Choice B2-Life Sciences 3 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing requirement
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE B2/B3 POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also, double-counts with GE:D GE AIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt. GE Student's Choice Language 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double counts with GE:C2. GE Language Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Join the English Club
- Meet your faculty advisor in English
- Attend the Campus Reading Celebration
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 120 or
210 or
220 or
240 or
250ENGL 120-American Literature I, or
ENGL 210: Themes and Theories in World Literature or
ENGL 220: American Literature II, or
ENGL 240: Literary Genres in Translation, or
ENGL 250: British and European Lit3 Complete 12 units (4 courses) from the list. Major GE Student's Choice D-Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science. GE D GE Student's Choice F – Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills multicultural requirement. GE E Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120-unit requirement Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Earn 60 units and Junior Standing
- Consider adding a minor
- Attend a reading on campus
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 330 Interdisciplinary Writing 3 Major & GE & GWAR UDGE-C ENGL 349 Perspectives on Multicultural Literature 3 Major Major Elective Student's
ChoiceUpper Division ENGL Major Elective 3 See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major Electives Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120-unit requirement-Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120-unit requirement-Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Check in with the Advising Center, Graduate Studies Center, and Career Development Services
- Consider leadership in a campus club
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 325 or 326 or 327 ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors
ENGL 326 - Major British & European Authors
ENGL 327 - Major American Authors3 Major ENGL 360 Literary Theory 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division ENGL Major Elective 3 See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major Electives Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B-Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
3 Can choose to double dip UDGE-B with Upper Division ENGL Major Elective (ENGL 338 or 345), if double dipping is chosen please note that an additional 3-unit Free Elective will be needed to complete the 120-unit requirement. GE UDGE B Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Talk to your faculty about grad. school options
- Consider an on-campus job, such as a peer mentor
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 315 Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics 3 Major ENGL 410 Shakespeare's Plays 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division ENGL Major Elective 3 See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major Electives Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D-Social Sciences 3 Can choose to double dip UDGE-D with Upper Division ENGL Major Elective (ENGL 334, 340, 346, 430, or 433), if double dipping is chosen please note that an additional 3-unit Free Elective will be needed to complete the 120-unit requirement. GE UDGE D Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Go to an English portfolio information session
- Submit your Capstone portfolio
- Meet with Academic Advising Center for Grad. Check and apply for graduation
- Apply for graduate school, if applicable
- Attend Capstone presentations
- Attend Grad Fair
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL 325 or 326 or 327 ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors
ENGL 326 - Maj British & European Authors ENGL 327 - Major American Authors3 Major ENGL 499 Capstone Project/Senior Seminar 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division ENGL Major Elective 3 See catalog for complete list of Upper Division ENGL Major Electives Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Visit the Job Fair
- Invest time in your Capstone project
- Attend Grad Fest
- Join your professional org. @ student rate