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    Mar 16, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Writing Major: 4-Year Map


Writing Major  

Four Years (8 semesters) - Map to Graduation:

Fall First Year Credits   Spring First Year Credits
FLC 100   1   ENGL 264   3
ENGL 116  (AH) 3   Lower-Division Literature Elective (AH) 3
COMP 150 * (CO1) 3   LAC course 3
LAC course 3   LAC course 3
LAC course 3   LAC course 3
Free elective 3      
TOTAL 16   TOTAL 15
         
Fall Sophomore Year Credits   Spring Sophomore Year  Credits
ENGL 215   3   ENGL 268  (CO2) 3
ENGL 267   3   Topics Writing Elective course 3
Survey of British or American Literature Elective 3   LAC course 3
LAC course (SC1) 4   Free elective 3
Free elective 3   Free elective 3
         
TOTAL 16   TOTAL 15
         
Fall Junior Year Credits   Spring Junior Year Credits
ENGL 375   3   ENGL 363   3
Topics Writing Elective course 3   Capstone or Practicum Elective course 3
Free elective (upper division) 3   Free elective (upper division) 3
Free elective (upper division) 3   Free elective 3
Free elective 3   Free elective 3
TOTAL 15   TOTAL 15
         
Fall Senior Year Credits   Spring Senior Year Credits
Major Electives course 3   ENGL 496   3
Major Electives course 3   Free elective (upper division) 3
Free elective (upper divison) 3   Free elective 3
Free elective 3   Free elective 3
Free elective 3   Free elective 1
TOTAL 15   TOTAL 13

 

Note: *This map assumes student has COMP 150  placement in Composition. Students with different placements must work with advisors to adjust the map.

Note: This map is a suggested course sequence. Please consult your academic advisor for alternate sequencing.

Note: Course choices may affect the number of free electives needed. In addition to major and LAC requirements, complete enough free electives to reach at least 120 total credits, including a minimum of 36 upper-division (300- and 400-level) credits.

Note: Students must earn 30 credits by the end of Year 1 to be classified as a Sophomore, 60 credits by the end of Year 2 to be a Junior, and 90 credits by the end of Year 3 to be a Senior. To meet these thresholds, some students may need to take additional credits beyond the suggested course sequence.