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

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Year 1 - 31 units

Fall Freshman - 16 units

GE 1C - Student’s Choice of 1C: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 5A - Student’s Choice of 5A: Physical Sciences course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a 5A with 5C (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
ENGL 102 - Strategies of Successful College Writers Units: 3
For more information on ENGL102, 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.
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 1B - Student’s Choice of 1B: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
ENGL107 - Advanced Composition and Rhetoric is the recommended GE 1B 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 1B please move ENGL107 to Semester 3 (fall semester of sophomore year).
GE 2 - Student’s Choice of 2: Mathematical Concepts and 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.
ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric Units: 3
For more information on 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.
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 (1A, 1B, 1C, and 2)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

Year 2 - 30 units

Fall Sophomore - 15 units

GE 5B - Student’s Choice of 5B: Biological Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Take a 5B with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement
GE 3B - Student’s Choice of 3B 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:4 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 3A - Student’s Choice of 3A: Arts course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 4 - Student’s Choice of 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
Course must be a different subject than Political Science.
GE 6 - Student’s Choice of 6: 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
UDGE 4 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 unit Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
ENGL 362 - Writing in Action Units: 3
ENGL 478 - Writing as Reflective Practice Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
Will need 2 courses from this list. (one of two)
ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors Units: 3
ENGL 326 - Major British And European Authors Units: 3
ENGL 327 - Major American Authors Units: 3
ENGL 410 - Shakespeare’s Plays (Cross-listed as THTR 410) Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with your English Faculty Advisor to plan your spring schedule and talk about your career aspirations, internship options and adding a minor or certificate.
- Attend the Career and Internship Fair.
- Make an appointment (or drop in!) with the Study Abroad Office to hear about the study abroad opportunities that are just as affordable as a semester at CI.
- Make an appointment with the Learning Resource Center for help or study groups for UDGE 4.
- Attend the Major Fair and Homecoming in October.

Spring Junior - 15 units

ENGL 360 - Literary Theory Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Creative Writing Option Course - Genre Courses. Units: 3
Note: Each course is repeatable up to 6 units. A genre course taken as a requirement for the major cannot be double-counted as a course for the Creative Writing Option.
Complete one from the following:
Will need 2 courses from this list. (two of two)
ENGL 325 - Major Non-Western Authors Units: 3
ENGL 326 - Major British And European Authors Units: 3
ENGL 327 - Major American Authors Units: 3
ENGL 410 - Shakespeare’s Plays (Cross-listed as THTR 410) Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
ENGL 353 - Chicana/o Latina/o Literature (Cross-listed as CHS 353) Units: 3
ENGL 355 - Literatures of Africa and the Diaspora (Cross-listed as FJS 355) Units: 3
ENGL 356 - Literatures of Asia and the Diaspora Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
UDGE 2 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 2: Mathematical Concepts - Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with your English Faculty Advisor to plan your spring schedule and talk about your career aspirations, internship options and adding a minor or certificate.
- Attend the Career and Internship Fair.
- Make an appointment with the Learning Resource Center for help or study groups for UDGE 2 or 5.
- Attend the Clubs and Organizations Fair to find one you are interested in.

Year 4 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

ENGL 498 - English in the Professions Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Creative Writing Option Course - Genre Courses. Units: 3
Note: Each course is repeatable up to 6 units. A genre course taken as a requirement for the major cannot be double-counted as a course for the Creative Writing Option.
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:
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
ENGL 480 - Introduction to Grant Writing Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with your English Faculty Advisor to plan your spring schedule and talk about your career aspirations, internship options and adding a minor or certificate.
- Attend the Career and Internship Fair.
- Apply for Graduation to ensure priority registration for spring semester.
- Attend the Major Fair and Homecoming in October.

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.
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.
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with your English Faculty Advisor to ensure you’ve met graduation requirements.
- Attend the Career and Internship Fair.
- Apply for Graduation if you have not yet done so.