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English emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete all English emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Describe how literature helps in understanding the human condition.
  • Interpret literature through critical reading.
  • Participate in activities that encourage personal awareness, growth, and creativity.
  • Write and speak effectively about your own and others' ideas.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the English emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.

General Education Courses

MTH 105ZMath in Society

4
WR 121ZComposition I

4
WR 227ZTechnical Writing

4
Arts and Humanities - General

3
Arts and Humanities - Global

3
Communication, Media, and Society

3
Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations

3
Scientific Inquiry and Analysis

4
Scientific Inquiry and Analysis

4
Social Science

3
Total Credit Hours:35
WR 227Z: Three credits apply towards general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Liberal Arts Core Courses

See the degree requirements section for a list of the Liberal Arts Core courses.

Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts

3
Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities

3
Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture

3
Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences

3
Liberal Arts Core V

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Program Courses

All English AS students must complete 24 credits from the following list of courses. At least 4 credits must focus on pre-1800 literature. Pre-1800 courses include ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 204, and ENG 205.
ENG 201Shakespeare

4
ENG 202Shakespeare

4
ENG 204British Literature: Early

4
ENG 205British Literature: Middle

4
ENG 206British Literature: Modern

4
ENG 207World Literature: Asia

4
ENG 208World Literature: Africa

4
ENG 209World Lit: Non-Western Lit of the Americas

4
ENG 215Latina/o/x Literature

3
ENG 220Difference, Power, and Oppression in American Literature

4
ENG 221Children's Literature

4
ENG 253American Literature: Early

4
ENG 254American Literature: Modern

4
ENG 257African American Literature

4
ENG 261Science Fiction

3
WR 220Stories of the U.S.-Mexico Border

4

Electives

Complete 16 credits of any 100-level or higher course. 

Electives

16
Total Credit Hours:40
ENG 102, ENG 104Z, ENG 106Z, and ENG 145 are recommended electives. SPN 101, SPN 102, and SPN 103 are recommended electives for students intending to transfer to OSU's English program.

Total Credit Hours: 90