English

The English discipline teaches students to think critically, write effectively and develop sensibilities to the literary tradition of the Western World through offerings in composition and literature. The discipline emphasizes language skills and the literary arts.

Degree: Associate of Arts

Emphasis: English

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Humanities General Education elective (3 hours)

¹See note below. Select from:

History (6 hours)

²See note below.

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

SOCI 1010♦ - Introduction to Sociology
Approved Behavioral/ Social Science General Education elective¹3 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

ENGL 2510♦ - Folklore
ENGL 2810♦ - Creative Writing I
ENGL 2820♦ - Creative Writing II
Foreign Language (Intermediate sequence)³6 credits
Electives⁴ Humanities 3 credits
Other elective 1 credit

Total Credit Hours 60

¹ General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

² See senior institution for history requirements.

³ This A.A. degree requires proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to 6 hours of intermediate college-level work, which can be applied toward B.A. degree requirements at a senior institution.

⁴ Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/.
Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

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