English, AA (64 credit hours)

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The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in English is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four year institution to complete an English degree.

Prerequisites

The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to his or her academic situation.

For More Information Contact Program Advisors:

Ruth Zollars, 620-432-0424 rzollars@neosho.edu

Megan Goins, 785-248-2815 mgoins@neosho.edu

James “Mac” Adams, 620-432-0405 jadams@neosho.edu

Or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

(Fall) Semester I	(Spring) Semester II
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰	ENGL 289 English Composition II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
ENGL 113 General Literature 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	ENGL 240 English Literature I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness 1 cr hrs
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰	MATH 113 College Algebra 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰
CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	Biological Sciences Lecture and Lab
PSYC 155 General Psychology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰	OR Physical Sciences Lecture and Lab 5 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 15

(Fall) Semester III	(Spring) Semester IV
ENGL 220 American Literature I (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	English Elective 3 cr hrs
OR ENGL 230 American Literature II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
English Elective 3 cr hrs	Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs
Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs	General Education Electives 9 cr hrs
Biological Sciences Lecture
OR Physical Sciences Lecture 3 cr hrs
Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 15	Total Credit Hours: 18
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Arts Degree: 64

General Education (GE) Courses

In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses

REQUIRED: ENGL 101 English Composition I (SGE)⁰¹⁰, ENGL 113 General Literature (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, ENGL 220 American Literature I (SGE)⁰⁶⁰ or ENGL 230 American Literature II (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, ENGL 240 English Literature I (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, ENGL 289 English Composition II (SGE)⁰¹⁰

Program Elective Courses

AT LEAST 4 REQUIRED: ENGL 215 Introduction To Mythology (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, ENGL 220 American Literature I (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, ENGL 230 American Literature II (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, ENGL 240 English Literature I (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, ENGL 250 Introduction To Creative Writing , ENGL 260 Short Fiction (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, ENGL 298 Independent Study .

Program Outcomes

Compose well-crafted essays on a variety of topics for a variety of audiences.
Incorporate research effectively into one’s own writing.
Analyze the use of literary conventions in a variety of genres, including fiction, poetry, and drama.
Compose a written analysis of a literary work within the context of its historical and cultural background.
Interpret literature in the context of the literary heritage of the English language, including its British and American authors.