English - Option
English Option
This writing-intensive degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university. All students shall determine the requirements of their transfer institutions. Students should also check njtransfer.org for transferability of courses. The degree may be completed part-time or full-time. English studies may lead to careers in advertising, broadcasting, publishing, journalism, law, teaching and writing. Students not intending to transfer have found work as administrative assistants or in other positions requiring excellent writing/communication skills.
For information, contact department chair, Jay Peterson.
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
- Read critically and communicate effectively in both speech and writing;
- Evaluate works in literature and the related historical events and movements;
- Identify the importance of global perspective and culturally diverse peoples;
- Examine and explain ethical issues and situations, demonstrating sound ethical reasoning;
- Prepare research projects by locating, evaluating, and effectively documenting information using MLA guidelines; demonstrating efficiency in the appropriate use of technology.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 38 credits | |
| When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General education courses. | |
| Communication (9 credits) | |
| ENGL101-Composition I |
3
|
| ENGL102-Composition II |
3
|
| COMM120-Public Speaking |
3
|
| Mathematics-Science-Technology (8 credits) | |
| MATH220-Statistical Methods |
4
|
| General Education Science course |
4
|
| Social Science (6 credits) | |
| PSYC101-General Psychology |
3
|
| SOCL101-Principles of Sociology |
3
|
| Humanities (6 credits) | |
| Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110 |
3
|
| Choose: PHIL101, PHIL102, PHIL110, or PHIL115 |
3
|
| History (6 credits) | |
| Choose two: HIST101, HIST102, HIST103, HIST104 |
6
|
| Diversity (3 credits) | |
| Choose: ENGL201 or ENGL202 |
3
|
| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS |
38
|
|
PROGRAM COURSES - 12 credits
|
|
|
ENGL104-Introduction to Literature
|
3 |
|
Choose three: ENGL201-World Literature ENGL202-Race and Ethnicity in Literature ENGL203-British Literature I ENGL204-British Literature II ENGL205-19th Century American Literature ENGL206-20th Century American Literature ENGL209-Journalism I ENGL210-Special Topics in News Writing ENGL211-Journalism II ENGL212-Significant Themes in Literature ENGL213-Western Literature I ENGL214-Western Literature II ENGL215-20th Century African-American Literature ENGL216-Shakespeare ENGL218-Literature for Children ENGL220-Creative Writing I ENGL221-Creative Writing II ENGL223-Poetry Workshop ENGL224-Environmental Literature ENGL230-Technical Writing |
9 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
12
|
|
FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT - 6 credits Select one of the following Foreign Language Sequences (2 courses)*
*Note: Courses must be taken in a progressive sequence in one language. Students may also take a CLEP test to fulfill this requirement. |
6
|
| TOTAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE CREDITS |
6
|
|
FREE ELECTIVES - 4 credits Choose any college-level course(s) |
4
|
| TOTAL FREE ELECTIVE CREDITS | 4 |
| Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio. |
|
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: |
60
|
| (ENGL) EFFECTIVE FALL 2023 |
Recommended sequence of courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
First Semester (15 credits) |
||
|
ENGL101 |
Composition I |
3 |
|
PSYC101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
|
Choose |
HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104 |
3 |
|
Choose |
ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110 |
3 |
|
Choose |
SPAN111, FREN111 or ITAL111 |
3 |
|
Second Semester (15 credits) |
||
|
ENGL102 |
Composition II |
3 |
|
COMM120 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
SOCL101 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
Choose |
HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104 |
3 |
|
Choose |
SPAN112, FREN112 or ITAL112 |
3 |
|
Third Semester (17 credits) |
||
|
ENGL104 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
|
MATH220 |
Statistical Methods |
4 |
|
Gen Ed |
Science course |
4 |
|
Choose |
PHIL101, PHIL102, PHIL110 or PHIL115 |
3 |
|
Choose |
Program course |
3 |
|
Fourth Semester (13 credits) |
||
|
Choose |
ENGL201 or ENGL202 |
3 |
|
Choose |
Program course |
3 |
|
Choose |
Program course |
3 |
|
Choose |
Free Elective(s) |
4 |