English Transfer Pathways
MSUM's bachelor of arts in English program cultivates your writing ability so you may pursue a professional career in technical writing, editing, public relations, management, marketing, or any other discipline that requires strong communication skills.
Third Year - Fall Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL 311 | Major British Writers I* | 3 |
ENGL 371 | Survey of American Literature I* | 3 |
Elective OR |
Consult MSUM Advisor OR |
3 OR |
One Category III** ENGL 301 OR |
Medieval British Literature |
3 OR |
ENGL 321 OR |
Early American Literature |
3 OR |
ENGL 322 OR |
19th Century American Literature OR |
3 OR |
ENGL 323 | 20th – 21st Century American Literature | 3 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
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Third Year - Spring Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL 314 | Shakespeare* | 3 |
ENGL 380 | World Literature | 3 |
ENGL 330 | Individual Authors (WI) | 3 |
Elective OR |
Consult MSUM Advisor OR |
3 OR |
One Category III*: ENGL 301 OR |
Medieval British Literature OR |
3 OR |
ENGL 321 OR |
Early American Literature |
3 OR |
ENGL 322 OR |
19th Century American Literature OR |
3 OR |
ENGL 323 | 20th – 21st Century American Literature | 3 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 6 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
|
Fourth Year - Fall Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
Category V | Consult MSUM Advisor | 6 |
Elective OR |
Consult MSUM Advisor OR |
3 OR |
One Category III** ENGL 301 OR |
Medieval British Literature |
3 OR |
ENGL 321 OR |
Early American Literature |
3 OR |
ENGL 322 OR |
19th Century American Literature OR |
3 OR |
ENGL 323 | 20th – 21st Century American Literature | 3 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
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Fourth Year -Spring Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
Category V | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
WI Elective** | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Elective** | Consult MSUM Advisor | 6 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
|
Award: BA |
Degree: English Emphasis in Literature |
Total Credits: 60 |
Third Year - Fall Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL 311 | Major British Writers I* | 3 |
ENGL 371 | Survey of American Literature I* | 3 |
Category V | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 6 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
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Third Year - Spring Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL 314 | Shakespeare* | 3 |
ENGL 380 | World Literature | 3 |
Category II: ENGL 312 OR |
One course: Major British Writers II OR |
3 OR |
ENGL 330 OR |
Individual Authors (WI) OR |
3 OR |
ENGL 372 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
Category III**: ENGL 286 OR |
One course needed**: Writing for the Workplace OR |
3 OR |
Category IV* | 3 | |
ENGL 388 | Creative Writing | 3 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
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Fourth Year - Fall Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Category V | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
WI Elective** | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
Elective | Consult MSUM Advisor | 6 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
|
Fourth Year -Spring Semester
Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENGL 488* OR |
Advanced Creative Writing (WI) | 3 |
Elective** | ||
Elective** | Consult MSUM Advisor | 12 |
Semester Credits Total | 15 |
Notes:
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Award: BA |
Degree: English Emphasis in Writing |
Total Credits: 60 |
Students should plan for the appropriate capstone course (ENGL 487 or ENGL 488.)
At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.
MSUM may change the requirements and timing of semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.