Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in English
Creative Writing Track
First Year
Fall Semester ENG 101 English I
Math/Quantitative Literacy
ASC 101 Introduction to University Life
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
1
Intro
Arts & Humanities Elective (outside the US/ALAAME)
3 to 4
A&H
Social Science
3 to 4
SS
Semester Total
Spring Semester ENG 102 English II
Math/Quantitative Literacy
Natural Science Elective
Natural Science Elective Lab
Foreign Language Requirement (if needed)
Semester Total
14 to 16
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
3 to 4
NS
1
NS Lab
5
CLASS
16 to 17
Second Year
Fall Semester Credits
Social Science (outside the US/ALAAME)
Foreign Language Requirement (If needed)
ENG 240 Introduction to Poetry ENG 207 African‐American Literature or
ENG 208 Womanism/Feminism
Semester Total
Major
Gen Ed
Spring Semester ENG 203 Creative Writing: Forms and Techniques
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
A&H
3 to 4
SS
5
CLASS
Natural Science Elective
ENG 241 Introduction to Fiction and Drama
4
X
WAC
ENG 210 Native American Literature or
4
X
DIV‐US
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
4
X
4
X
WAC
4
X
DIV‐AA
3 to 4
NS
ENG 248 Multicultural Literatures of the U.S.
Semester Total
16 to 17
14 to 16
Third Year
Fall Semester English Creative Writing Elective 39X**
English Literature Elective 3XX
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective
Semester Total
Credits
Major
4
X
4
X
Gen Ed
4
3 to 4
Spring Semester English Creative Writing Elective 39X
General Elective 300/400
General Elective
General Elective
Semester Total
15 to 16
3 to 4
3 to 4
14 to 16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester English Literature Elective 3xx
English Creative Writing Elective 39X
General Elective * 300/400
General Elective Credits
Major
4
X
4
X
Gen Ed
3 to 4
3 to 4
Spring Semester ENG 495 Senior Seminar
General Elective*300/400
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective
Apply for Spring graduation prior to Sep 9th
Semester Total
Semester Total 14 to 16
Credit Total: 117 to 130 (minimum 128 required for degree)
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
CAP/WAC
4
3 to 4
3 to 4
14 to 16
Assumptions: college‐level readiness in MTH & ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency
College/Program Notes: If the CLASS Foreign Language Requirement was fullfilled in High School, the 10 university credits listed here must still be taken in any subject in order to reach the 128 total credit hours required for the degree. ** Students must complete 12 credits of creative writing workshops; minimum 12 credits of 3XX‐level English electives.
The plan above is a suggested guide to ensure that all General Education, College, University, and Major requirements are met within 4 years of study. Students may deviate from the suggested placement of Gen Ed courses, although the M/QL and W/C requirements should be completed during the first year of study. *General Electives ensure that a student accumulates the minimum credit hour totals needed for graduation. Students must have a minimum of 128 total credit hours, of which a minimum of 42 credit hours must be upper division (300 or 400‐level courses). Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.
Last Updated Fall 2012
Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in English
Creative Writing Track
University Notes:
Gen Ed Key:
SS = Social Sciences Requirement (2 courses, one of which must be focused outside the US**)
INTRO = Introduction to University Life Requirement (one course)
A&H = Arts & Humanities Requirement (2 courses, one must be focused outside the US**)
W/C = Writing/Composition Requirement (two courses; C or better required)
DIV = Social Diversity Requirement (2 courses; one US Diversity and one African American Exp.)
M/QL = Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy Requirement (two courses)
WAC/SPAC = Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum Requirement (3 courses, one in the major)
CAP = Capstone Requirement
NS = Natural Sciences (two courses, one of which must have a lab)
** of the SS and A&H courses focused outside the US, one must be focused on Africa, Latin America, Asia or the Middle East (ALAAME)
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein. Last Updated Fall 2012
Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in English
Licensure Track**
First Year
Fall Semester ENG 101 English I
Math/Quantitative Literacy
ASC 101 Introduction to University Life
Arts & Humanities Elective
COM 101 Principles of Communication
Semester Total
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
1
Intro
3 to 4
4
A&H
X
SS
Spring Semester ENG 102 English II
Math/Quantitative Literacy
Natural Science Elective
Natural Science Elective Lab
Foreign Language Requirement (if needed)
Semester Total
15 to 16
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
3 to 4
NS
1
NS Lab
5
CLASS
16 to 17
Second Year
Fall Semester Credits
Major
Gen Ed
Arts & Humanities Elective (outside the US/ALAAME)
3 to 4
A&H
Social Diversity Elective (US)
ENG 240 Introduction to Poetry 3 to 4
DIV‐US
Foreign Language Requirement (If needed)
Semester Total
4
X
5
Spring Semester Social Science (outside the US/ALAAME)
Natural Science Elective
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3 to 4
SS
3 to 4
NS
WAC
ENG 241 Introduction to Fiction and Drama
4
X
WAC
CLASS
ENG 207 African American Literature Semester Total
4
X
DIV‐AA
Major
Gen Ed
14 to 16
14 to 16
Third Year
Fall Semester Credits
Major
Gen Ed
ENG 308 ‐ Composition Theory for Teachers
4
X
WAC
ENG 321 British Literature I
ENG 310 Traditional Grammar
Licensure Elective
4
X
4
X
Semester Total
3 to 4
Spring Semester Licensure Elective
Licensure Elective
ENG 222 British Literature II
COM 226 Mass Media and Society or
COM 231 Evolution of Mass Media
Semester Total
15 to 16
Credits
3 to 4
3 to 4
4
X
4
X
14 to 16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester ENG 342 Survey of American Literature
ENG 382 Canonicity
ENG 495 Senior Seminar
Licensure Elective
Gen Ed
Spring Semester Credits
Major
4
X
ENG 315 Introduction to the English Language
4
X
4
X
Licensure Elective
Licensure Elective
Licensure Elective
CAP/WAC
3 to 4
Apply for Spring graduation prior to Sep 9th
Semester Total
Semester Total 14 to 16
Credit Total: 116 to 129 (minimum 128 required for degree)
Credits
Major
4
X
Gen Ed
3 to 4
3 to 4
3 to 4
14 to 16
Assumptions: college‐level readiness in MTH & ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency
College/Program Notes: If the CLASS Foreign Language Requirement was fullfilled in High School, the 10 university credits listed here must still be taken in any subject in order to reach the 128 total credit hours required for the degree.
**Students are directed to consult with their advisor in Education to get a more complete picture of their route to graduation.
The plan above is a suggested guide to ensure that all General Education, College, University, and Major requirements are met within 4 years of study. Students may deviate from the suggested placement of Gen Ed courses, although the M/QL and W/C requirements should be completed during the first year of study. *General Electives ensure that a student accumulates the minimum credit hour totals needed for graduation. Students must have a minimum of 128 total credit hours, of which a minimum of 42 credit hours must be upper division (300 or 400‐level courses). Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.
Last Updated Fall 2012
Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in English
Licensure Track**
University Notes:
Gen Ed Key:
SS = Social Sciences Requirement (2 courses, one of which must be focused outside the US**)
INTRO = Introduction to University Life Requirement (one course)
A&H = Arts & Humanities Requirement (2 courses, one must be focused outside the US**)
W/C = Writing/Composition Requirement (two courses; C or better required)
DIV = Social Diversity Requirement (2 courses; one US Diversity and one African American Exp.)
M/QL = Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy Requirement (two courses)
WAC/SPAC = Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum Requirement (3 courses, one in the major)
CAP = Capstone Requirement
NS = Natural Sciences (two courses, one of which must have a lab)
** of the SS and A&H courses focused outside the US, one must be focused on Africa, Latin America, Asia or the Middle East (ALAAME)
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein. Last Updated Fall 2012
Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in English
Literature Track
First Year
Fall Semester ENG 101 English I
Math/Quantitative Literacy
ASC 101 Introduction to University Life
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
1
Intro
Arts & Humanities Elective (outside the US/ALAAME)
3 to 4
A&H
Social Science
3 to 4
SS
Semester Total
Spring Semester ENG 102 English II
Math/Quantitative Literacy
Natural Science Elective
Natural Science Elective Lab
Foreign Language Requirement (if needed)
Semester Total
14 to 16
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
3 to 4
NS
1
NS Lab
5
CLASS
16 to 17
Second Year
Fall Semester Credits
Social Science (outside the US/ALAAME)
Foreign Language Requirement (If needed)
ENG 240 Introduction to Poetry ENG 207 African‐American Literature or
ENG 208 Womanism/Feminism
Semester Total
Major
Gen Ed
Spring Semester ENG 203 Creative Writing: Forms and Techniques
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
A&H
3 to 4
SS
5
CLASS
Natural Science Elective
ENG 241 Introduction to Fiction and Drama
4
X
WAC
Socil Diversity Elective (US)
4
X
DIV‐US
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
4
X
4
X
4
X
WAC
4
X
DIV‐AA
3 to 4
Semester Total
16 to 17
NS
14 to 16
Third Year
Fall Semester English Elective 300/400
ENG 321 British Literature I
ENG 342 Survey of American Literature
General Elective
Semester Total
Credits
Major
4
X
4
X
4
X
Gen Ed
3 to 4
Spring Semester ENG 322 British Literature II
English Elective 300/400
English Elective* 300/400
General Elective
Semester Total
15 to 16
DIV‐AA
3 to 4
15 to 16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester English Elective 300/400
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective * 300/400
General Elective Credits
Major
4
X
Gen Ed
4
3 to 4
3 to 4
Spring Semester ENG 495 Senior Seminar
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective
Apply for Spring graduation prior to Sep 9th
Semester Total
Semester Total 14 to 16
Credit Total: 118 to 130 (minimum 128 required for degree)
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
CAP/WAC
4
3 to 4
3 to 4
14 to 16
Assumptions: college‐level readiness in MTH & ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency
College/Program Notes: If the CLASS Foreign Language Requirement was fullfilled in High School, the 10 university credits listed here must still be taken in any subject in order to reach the 128 total credit hours required for the degree.
The plan above is a suggested guide to ensure that all General Education, College, University, and Major requirements are met within 4 years of study. Students may deviate from the suggested placement of Gen Ed courses, although the M/QL and W/C requirements should be completed during the first year of study. *General Electives ensure that a student accumulates the minimum credit hour totals needed for graduation. Students must have a minimum of 128 total credit hours, of which a minimum of 42 credit hours must be upper division (300 or 400‐level courses). Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.
Last Updated Fall 2012
Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in English
Literature Track
University Notes:
Gen Ed Key:
SS = Social Sciences Requirement (2 courses, one of which must be focused outside the US**)
INTRO = Introduction to University Life Requirement (one course)
A&H = Arts & Humanities Requirement (2 courses, one must be focused outside the US**)
W/C = Writing/Composition Requirement (two courses; C or better required)
DIV = Social Diversity Requirement (2 courses; one US Diversity and one African American Exp.)
M/QL = Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy Requirement (two courses)
WAC/SPAC = Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum Requirement (3 courses, one in the major)
CAP = Capstone Requirement
NS = Natural Sciences (two courses, one of which must have a lab)
** of the SS and A&H courses focused outside the US, one must be focused on Africa, Latin America, Asia or the Middle East (ALAAME)
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein. Last Updated Fall 2012
Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in English
Multicultural Multiethnic Literature Track
First Year
Fall Semester ENG 101 English I
Math/Quantitative Literacy
ASC 101 Introduction to University Life
Arts & Humanities Elective
Social Science
Semester Total
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
1
Intro
3 to 4
A&H
3 to 4
SS
Spring Semester ENG 102 English II
Math/Quantitative Literacy
Natural Science Elective
Natural Science Elective Lab
Foreign Language Requirement (if needed)
Semester Total
14 to 16
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
3 to 4
NS
1
NS Lab
5
CLASS
16 to 17
Second Year
Fall Semester Credits
Major
Gen Ed
Arts & Humanities Elective (outside the US/ALAAME)
3 to 4
A&H
Social Diversity Elective (US)
ENG 240 Introduction to Poetry 3 to 4
DIV‐US
Foreign Language Requirement (If needed)
Semester Total
4
X
5
Spring Semester Social Science (outside the US/ALAAME)
Natural Science Elective
Credits
SS
3 to 4
NS
WAC
ENG 241 Introduction to Fiction and Drama
4
General Elective
4
Semester Total
Gen Ed
3 to 4
CLASS
15 to 17
Major
X
WAC
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
4
X
DIV‐AA
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
X
CAP/WAC
4
X
14 to 16
Third Year
Fall Semester General Elective* 300/400
ENG 321 British Literature I
ENG 342 Survey of American Literature
General Elective
Semester Total
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
4
X
4
X
3 to 4
Spring Semester ENG 322 British Literature II
ENG 347 African‐American Literature
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective* 300/400
Semester Total
15 to 16
3 to 4
3 to 4
14 to 16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester Credits
Major
ENG 348 Studies in Multicultural Literature
4
X
Spring Semester ENG 495 Senior Seminar
ENG Multicultural Literature Elective 300/400
4
X
ENG Multicultural Literature Elective 300/400
General Elective * 300/400
General Elective Gen Ed
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective
3 to 4
3 to 4
Apply for Spring graduation prior to Sep 9th
Semester Total
Semester Total 14 to 16
Credit Total: 116 to 130 (minimum 128 required for degree)
3 to 4
3 to 4
14 to 16
Assumptions: college‐level readiness in MTH & ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency
College/Program Notes: If the CLASS Foreign Language Requirement was fullfilled in High School, the 10 university credits listed here must still be taken in any subject in order to reach the 128 total credit hours required for the degree.
The plan above is a suggested guide to ensure that all General Education, College, University, and Major requirements are met within 4 years of study. Students may deviate from the suggested placement of Gen Ed courses, although the M/QL and W/C requirements should be completed during the first year of study. *General Electives ensure that a student accumulates the minimum credit hour totals needed for graduation. Students must have a minimum of 128 total credit hours, of which a minimum of 42 credit hours must be upper division (300 or 400‐level courses). Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.
Last Updated Fall 2012
Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in English
Multicultural Multiethnic Literature Track
University Notes:
Gen Ed Key:
SS = Social Sciences Requirement (2 courses, one of which must be focused outside the US**)
INTRO = Introduction to University Life Requirement (one course)
A&H = Arts & Humanities Requirement (2 courses, one must be focused outside the US**)
W/C = Writing/Composition Requirement (two courses; C or better required)
DIV = Social Diversity Requirement (2 courses; one US Diversity and one African American Exp.)
M/QL = Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy Requirement (two courses)
WAC/SPAC = Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum Requirement (3 courses, one in the major)
CAP = Capstone Requirement
NS = Natural Sciences (two courses, one of which must have a lab)
** of the SS and A&H courses focused outside the US, one must be focused on Africa, Latin America, Asia or the Middle East (ALAAME)
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein. Last Updated Fall 2012