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 16 credits from the following list of courses.
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

Approved Electives

Complete 24 credits of any 100-level or higher course. 

Electives

24

Total Credit Hours:40
Recommended Electives: Any ENG prefix course. SPN 101Z, SPN 102Z, and SPN 103Z are recommended electives for students intending to transfer to OSU's English program.

Total Credit Hours: 90