Program Manager: Anne Hofmann
Email: ahofmann@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7926
Program Description
Offers a variety of literature, writing, and language classes for students pursuing a course of study in English or related fields for transfer to a four-year university.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Collect, evaluate, use, and document research from a variety of sources for various purposes, including the construction of an argument.
- Produce presentations and documents that are clear, concise, substantive, and grammatically standard.
- Recognize, identify, and evaluate major literary techniques, terms, and trends.
- Demonstrate cultural awareness through writing, speaking, and literary analysis.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - select two courses from different disciplines | 6 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Lab course) | 4 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| ENGL 102 | English Composition and Literature | 3 |
| Select three of the following courses (please consult an advisor): | 9 | |
| British Literature Anglo-Saxon Period to the Eighteenth Century | ||
| British Literature Eighteenth Century through the Present | ||
| American Literature Pre-Colonial through Civil War Periods | ||
| American Literature Civil War Period through the Present | ||
| World Literature through 1650 C.E. | ||
| World Literature 1650 C.E. through the Present | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Newswriting and Reporting | ||
| The Poem | ||
| The Short Story | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Film as Literature | ||
| Multiculturalism and Literature: Borders, Boundaries, and Belonging | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| English Language Studies | ||
| Journalism Publication Practicum | ||
| Select one Arts & Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 13 credit hours 2 | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Select from the following: Art, Communication, English, Film & Video Production, Graphic Design, Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Theatre
- 2
Choose electives in consultation with an advisor. Depending on transfer school, foreign language courses may be recommended.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition (Milestone) 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (w/lab) | 4 | |
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition and Literature (Milestone) | 3 |
| English Concentration Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (in a different discipline from first) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3-4 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| English Concentration Elective (Milestone) 2 | 3 | |
| Select one Arts & Humanities course from Art, Communications, English, Film & Video Production, Graphic Design, Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Theatre | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| English Concentration Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1,3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor | 3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor (credits may vary to fulfill 60 credits for degree) | 4 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
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Take this course within the first 24 credits.
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Choose from the following list in consultation with an advisor: ENGL 201 British Literature Anglo-Saxon Period to the Eighteenth Century, ENGL 202 British Literature Eighteenth Century through the Present, ENGL 203 American Literature Pre-Colonial through Civil War Periods, ENGL 204 American Literature Civil War Period through the Present, ENGL 205 World Literature through 1650 C.E., ENGL 206 World Literature 1650 C.E. through the Present, ENGL 230 African American Literature, ENGL 219 Technical Writing, ENGL 210 Creative Writing, ENGL 212 Newswriting and Reporting, ENGL 214 The Poem ENGL 216 The Short Story, ENGL 231 English Language Studies, ENGL 226 Film as Literature, ENGL 227 Multiculturalism and Literature: Borders, Boundaries, and Belonging, or ENGL 241 Journalism Publication Practicum.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.