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University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1301 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
HORT 1231 - Cultivating Plants Credit(s): 2
and
HORT 1131 - Cultivating Plants Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
FORS 2351 - Introduction to Human Dimensions and Recreation Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
MCOM 1307 - Survey of Mass Communication Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

Language Proficiency

Complete the first four semesters (12 hours) of a foreign language. If the first course is taken in the Core Curriculum Component Area Option, then only three courses will be required for this area.

FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 2312 - Intermediate German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
PORT 2311 - Intermediate Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 2312 - Intermediate Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 2301 - American Sign Language III Credit(s): 3
SGNL 2302 - American Sign Language IV Credit(s): 3
If not taken in Core Curriculum Component Area Option, then one course from:
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture

Complete three hours from the list below. Must have a different prefix than the course selected for the Core Curriculum area labeled D. Language, Philosophy and Culture.

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

English Major

At least one 3000-4000 level literature course must be pre-1800.

Required Courses

ENGL 3381 - Introduction to Literary Analysis Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4390 - English Professional Seminar Credit(s): 3

Survey Literature Course

Three hours from:

ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3

Linguistics Course

Students pursuing the English Language Arts Teaching Track must take LING 3344. All other students must take three hours from:

LING 3341 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 3342 - History of the English Language Credit(s): 3
LING 3343 - Descriptive Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LING 3344 - Structures of English Credit(s): 3

World Literature Period Course

Three hours from:

ENGL 3304 - Ancient/Classical World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3305 - Medieval/Renaissance World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3307 - Early Modern/Modern World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3308 - Contemporary World Literature Credit(s): 3

British Literature Period Course

Three hours from:

ENGL 3315 - Medieval British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3316 - Renaissance British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3317 - Restoration and 18th-Century British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3318 - Romantic and Victorian British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3319 - Modern and Contemporary British Literature Credit(s): 3

American Literature Period Course

Three hours from:

ENGL 3330 - Colonial American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3331 - American Romantic/Transcendental Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3332 - Realism/Naturalism American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3333 - Modern American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3334 - Contemporary American Literature Credit(s): 3

Advanced Writing

Three hours from designated 3000- or 4000-level writing courses:

ENGL 3335 - Digital Rhetoric and Writing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3373 - Technical and Professional Editing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3382 - Reasoning and Writing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4373 - Topics in Technical and Professional Writing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4374 - Technical and Professional Writing Internship Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4378 - Career Pathway Internship Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4381 - Advanced Composition Credit(s): 3

English Tracks

Complete one of three required tracks: Literature (non-teaching), Genre, Media, and Culture (non-teaching) or English Language Arts Teaching Field.

Literature Track (non-teaching)

The Literature track is, essentially, the traditional English major, which focuses on literary genres, periods, and themes. It encourages students to explore the greater epistemological and ontological questions of time through the close study of both canonical and less recognized literary voices and theories. A Shakespeare course is required in this track, since study of and critical responses to Shakespeare have been and remain crucial to English as a discipline.

Students must take a total of 12 hours from courses listed below.

Shakespeare

ENGL 3326 - Shakespeare Credit(s): 3

4000-level Literature Courses

Nine hours from:

ENGL 4305 - Topics in Comparative World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4312 - Topics in British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4321 - Topics in American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4323 - Topics in Regional American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4326 - Advanced Study of Topics/Themes Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4327 - Advanced Study of Major Authors Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4328 - Advanced Study of Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4348 - Women Writers Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4349 - Gender and Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4372 - Topics in African-American Literature Credit(s): 3

Genre, Media, and Culture Track (non-teaching)

The Genre, Media, and Culture track offers those students interested in a Cultural Studies model an avenue to explore a more open definition of “text” and how such “texts” construct and question our own world. It is designed for students who want to incorporate the study of film and other contemporary media into their study of literature.

Students must take a total of 12 hours from courses listed below.

Media Courses

Three to nine hours from:

ENGL 2346 - Introduction to Narrative Film Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3346 - Film Topics: Genre and Auteur Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3365 - Adaptation: Literature and Film Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4324 - Advanced Topics: World Cinema Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4346 - Advanced Topics in Film Theory Credit(s): 3

Genre and Culture Courses

Three to nine hours from:

ENGL 3335 - Digital Rhetoric and Writing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4323 - Topics in Regional American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4328 - Advanced Study of Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4348 - Women Writers Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4349 - Gender and Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4372 - Topics in African-American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4381 - Advanced Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4379 - Topics in Rhetoric and Writing Credit(s): 3

English Language Arts Teaching Field

The English Language Arts Teaching Field has been specifically designed to best prepare graduates to not only successfully pass certification exams, but to also be successful in the high school classroom. It also requires a Shakespeare course, since high school English teachers can be expected to teach Shakespearean drama. In addition, Teaching Field students take coursework in young adult literature, grammar, and pedagogy. English Language Arts Teaching Field students also take an education sequence [as a minor] in the College of Education that prepares them for state certification.

Required Courses

ENGL 3356 - Young Adult Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 4344 - English in Secondary School Credit(s): 3
LING 4339 - English Grammar Credit(s): 3
ENGL 3326 - Shakespeare Credit(s): 3

Secondary Education Minor

Professional Education Courses

HDFS 2302 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
SEED 3370 - Sociocultural and Historic Perspectives in American Education Credit(s): 3
SEED 3371 - Curriculum and Instructional Design Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
SEED 4250 - Assessment for Diverse and Contemporary Classrooms Credit(s): 2
SEED 4150 - Assessment for Contemporary Classroom Lab Credit(s): 1
SEED 4343 - Education in a Global Society Credit(s): 3
SEED 4360 - Motivating and Managing the Active Learning Environment Credit(s): 3

Student Teaching

Six hours of:

SEED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in a Secondary Learning Community Credit(s): 2 to 12

Minor

Required. Complete an undergraduate academic minor. The English Language Arts Teaching field will utilize the Secondary Education minor. Minor hours must include at least six advanced hours at SFA.

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

Total hours: 120

Double-dipping Rule

Double-dipping is using the same course to fulfill two different requirements in a degree plan. Normally, students may not double-dip more than six to seven hours across their degree plan. Anything beyond that must be approved by the dean.

Writing Requirement

All students completing a degree program in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts must meet the standards for writing in the discipline set by their major. Students should see their departmental advisor for those standards.

College Advanced Hours

A minimum of 33 hours of advanced coursework (courses numbered 3000-4999) is required.

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.

Literature Track Degree Map

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Core Requirement 3 hours

C. Life and Physical Science Core Requirement 3 hours

Language 1311 Core Requirement 3 hours
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science Core Requirements 3 hours

E. Creative Arts Core Requirements 3 hours

Language Proficiency 1312 Core Requirement 3 hours
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours

Social and Behavioral Science Core Requirement 3 hours

Language Proficiency 2311 Core Requirement 3 hours

Humanities Core Requirement from Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 3381 - Introduction to Literary Analysis Credit(s): 3
Language Proficiency 2312 Core Requirement 3 hours

A. Communication Speech Core Requirement 3 hours

Survey Literature Course 3 hours
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

Linguistics Course 3 hours

Literature Period Course 3 hours

Advanced Writing Course 3 hours

Minor Course 3 hours

ENGL 3326 - Shakespeare Credit(s): 3

Spring

Literature Period Course 3 hours

4000-level Literature Course 3 hours

Minor Course 3 hours

Advanced Minor Course 3 hours

ENGL 4390 - English Professional Seminar Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

Literature Period Course 3 hours

4000-level Literature Course 3 hours

Advanced Minor Course 3 hours

Upper-level Elective 3 hours

Spring

4000-level Literature Course 3 hours

Advance Minor Course 3 hours

Elective Course 3 hours

Genre, Media, and Culture Track Degree Map

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Core Requirement 3 hours

C. Life and Physical Science Core Requirement 3 hours

Language 1311 Core Requirement 3 hours
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science Core Requirements 3 hours

E. Creative Arts Core Requirements 3 hours

Language Proficiency 1312 Core Requirement 3 hours
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours

Social and Behavioral Science Core Requirement 3 hours

Language Proficiency 2311 Core Requirement 3 hours

Humanities Core Requirement from Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 3381 - Introduction to Literary Analysis Credit(s): 3
Language Proficiency 2312 Core Requirement 3 hours

A. Communication Speech Core Requirement 3 hours

Survey Literature Course 3 hours
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

Linguistics Course 3 hours

Literature Period Course 3 hours

Advanced Writing Course 3 hours

Media Course 3 hours

Minor Course 3 hours

Spring

Literature Period Course 3 hours

Genre and Culture Course 3 hours

Minor Course 3 hours

Advanced Minor Course 3 hours

ENGL 4390 - English Professional Seminar Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

Literature Period Course 3 hours

Media or Genre and Culture Course 3 hours

Advanced Minor Course 3 hours

Elective Course 3 hours

Spring

Media or Genre and Culture Course 3 hours

Advance Minor Course 3 hours

Elective Course 3 hours

English Language Arts Teaching Field Degree Map

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Core Requirement 3 hours

C. Life and Physical Science Core Requirement 3 hours

Language 1311 Core Requirement 3 hours
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Science Core Requirements 3 hours

E. Creative Arts Core Requirements 3 hours

Language Proficiency 1312 Core Requirement 3 hours
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours

Social and Behavioral Science Core Requirement 3 hours

Language Proficiency 2311 Core Requirement 3 hours

Humanities Core Requirement from Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Requirement 3 hours
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 3381 - Introduction to Literary Analysis Credit(s): 3
Language Proficiency 2312 Core Requirement 3 hours

A. Communication Speech Core Requirement 3 hours

Survey Literature Course 3 hours
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

SEED 3370 - Sociocultural and Historic Perspectives in American Education Credit(s): 3
LING 3344 or 4339 3 hours

Advanced Writing Course 3 hours

Literature Period Course 3 hours
SEED 3371 - Curriculum and Instructional Design Credit(s): 3

Spring

ENGL 3356 - Young Adult Literature Credit(s): 3
HDFS 2302 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
Literature Period Course 3 hours
ENGL 4390 - English Professional Seminar Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

ENGL 3326 - Shakespeare Credit(s): 3
SEED 4150 - Assessment for Contemporary Classroom Lab Credit(s): 1
Literature Period Course 3 hours

LING 3344 or 4339 3 hours

ENGL 4344 3 hours
SEED 4250 - Assessment for Diverse and Contemporary Classrooms Credit(s): 2

Spring

SEED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in a Secondary Learning Community Credit(s): 2 to 12
SEED 4343 - Education in a Global Society Credit(s): 3
Advanced Writing Course 3 hours
SEED 4360 - Motivating and Managing the Active Learning Environment Credit(s): 3