Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: English: Creative Writing Option, B.A.

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Year 1 - 31 units

Fall Freshman - 16 units

GE A1 - Student’s Choice of A1: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
GE B1 - Student’s Choice of B1: Physical Sciences course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a B1 with B3 (lab)
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3
Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later
Complete one from the following:
For more information on ENGL102 and ENGL105, please visit: https://english.csuci.edu/program/composition.htm Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
ENGL 102 - Strategies of Successful College Writers Units: 3
ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
Must complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list
ENGL 120 - American Literature I Units: 3
ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature Units: 3
ENGL 220 - American Literature II Units: 3
ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation Units: 3
ENGL 250 - British and European Literature Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

Spring Freshman - 15 units

GE A3 - Student’s Choice of A3: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
ENGL107 - Advanced Composition and Rhetoric is the recommended GE A3 by the ENGL department however please note that the prerequisite for ENGL107 is ENGL105 so if you are currently enrolled in ENGL105 and want to take ENGL107 as your GE A3 please move ENGL107 to Semester 3 (fall semester of sophomore year).
GE B4 - Student’s Choice of B4: Mathematics-Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
Enroll in MATH 108 or COMP 105 if pursuing Professional Writing Certificate. If not, select one course from the approved list in the catalog.
Complete one from the following:
If ENGL105 completed in Semester 1, please take any GE Area E course to fulfill this section.
ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric Units: 3
GE E - Student’s Choice of E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development course - 3 units Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
Must complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list
ENGL 120 - American Literature I Units: 3
ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature Units: 3
ENGL 220 - American Literature II Units: 3
ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation Units: 3
ENGL 250 - British and European Literature Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
ENGL 160 - Genre Fiction Units: 3
ENGL 260 - Creative Writing, An Introduction Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

Year 2 - 30 units

Fall Sophomore - 15 units

GE B2 - Student’s Choice of B2: Life Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
GE C2 - Student’s Choice of C2 Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with the Language Requirement.
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirement
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-399 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
Must complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list
ENGL 120 - American Literature I Units: 3
ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature Units: 3
ENGL 220 - American Literature II Units: 3
ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation Units: 3
ENGL 250 - British and European Literature Units: 3

Spring Sophomore - 15 units

GE C1 - Student’s Choice of C1: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater course - 3 units Units: 3
GE D - Student’s Choice of D: Social Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
Course must be a different subject than Political Science.
GE E - Student’s Choice of E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development course - 3 units Units: 3
If this area has been fulfilled, then take a Free Elective course needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-399 that you have not earned previous credit for.
GE F - Student’s Choice of F: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
Must complete 4 courses (12 units total) from the list
ENGL 120 - American Literature I Units: 3
ENGL 210 - Themes and Theories in World Literature Units: 3
ENGL 220 - American Literature II Units: 3
ENGL 240 - Literary Genres in Translation Units: 3
ENGL 250 - British and European Literature Units: 3

Year 3 - 30 units

Fall Junior - 15 units

ENGL 330 - Interdisciplinary Writing Units: 3
ENGL 349 - Literature of American Cultures Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
Creative Writing Option Course - each course is repeatable up to 6 units.
ENGL 362 - Writing in Action Units: 3
ENGL 461 - Fiction Writing Units: 3
ENGL 462 - Poetry Writing Units: 3
ENGL 463 - Writing for the Stage (Cross-listed as THTR 463) Units: 3
ENGL 464 - Creative Nonfiction Units: 3
ENGL 466 - Screenwriting (Cross-listed as PA 466) Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

Spring Junior - 15 units

ENGL 360 - Literary Theory Units: 3
UDGE B - Student’s Choice of UDGE-B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
Complete 2 courses from the list
ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors Units: 3
ENGL 326 - Major British And European Authors Units: 3
ENGL 327 - Major American Authors Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
Creative Writing Option Course - each course is repeatable up to 6 units.
ENGL 362 - Writing in Action Units: 3
ENGL 461 - Fiction Writing Units: 3
ENGL 462 - Poetry Writing Units: 3
ENGL 463 - Writing for the Stage (Cross-listed as THTR 463) Units: 3
ENGL 464 - Creative Nonfiction Units: 3
ENGL 466 - Screenwriting (Cross-listed as PA 466) Units: 3

Year 4 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

ENGL 315 - Introduction to Language, Structure and Linguistics Units: 3
ENGL 410 - Shakespeare’s Plays (Cross-listed as THTR 410) Units: 3
UDGE D - Student’s Choice of UDGE-D: Social Sciences course - 3 unit Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
Creative Writing Option Course - each course is repeatable up to 6 units.
ENGL 362 - Writing in Action Units: 3
ENGL 461 - Fiction Writing Units: 3
ENGL 462 - Poetry Writing Units: 3
ENGL 463 - Writing for the Stage (Cross-listed as THTR 463) Units: 3
ENGL 464 - Creative Nonfiction Units: 3
ENGL 466 - Screenwriting (Cross-listed as PA 466) Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

Spring Senior - 15 units

ENGL 465 - Creative Writing Project Units: 3
Creative Writing Option Course
ENGL 499 - Capstone Project/Senior Seminar Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
Complete 2 courses from the list
ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors Units: 3
ENGL 326 - Major British And European Authors Units: 3
ENGL 327 - Major American Authors Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest in March