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English

Associate in Arts

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

ART 110Introduction to the Visual Arts3
HIST 103United States to 18773
PHIL 210Ethics3
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

CJ 201Introduction to Criminal Justice3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science & Technology

MATH 110Math in Society3
BIOL 111Concepts of Biology3
BIOL 111LConcepts of Biology Lab1
Select from the following recommended courses:3
(Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
Introduction to Computers
Principles of Information Security
Credits Subtotal10
General Education Total Credits37

Enrichment

    

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

    

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

    

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives 1,2

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
ENGL 211Introduction to Creative Writing (Fiction)3
ENGL 222Introduction to Poetry3
ENGL 233Fantasy and Science Fiction3
ENGL 236Women and Literature3
ENGL 238Children's Literature3
ENGL 251British Literature I3
ENGL 252British Literature II3
ENGL 261American Literature I3
ENGL 262American Literature II3
ENGL 278Alternative Literature3

Footnotes 

1

ENGL 110 is a prerequisite for all 200-level English courses; some also require ENGL 120, ENGL 251 is not a prerequisite for ENGL 252, and ENGL 261 is not a prerequisite for ENGL 262.

2

Communication courses (COMM) are recommended, including COMM 213 Publications.