The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in English is designed
for students who intend to transfer to a four year institution to
complete an English degree.
Prerequisites
The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading,
English, and mathematics based on the ACCUPLACER assessment
test, ACT or SAT scores, or by taking the recommended/
required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have
specific prerequisites.
General Education (GE) Courses
In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are
required to take certain general education courses. These
include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and
humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and
behavioral science.
Program Core Courses
REQUIRED: ENGL 101 English Composition I, ENGL 113 General
Literature, ENGL 220 American Literature I or ENGL 230
American Literature II, ENGL 240 English Literature I or ENGL
241 English Literature II, ENGL 289 English Composition II or
ENGL 299 English Composition II-Honors.
Program Elective Courses
AT LEAST 4 REQUIRED: ENGL 200 Topics in Literature:
Women’s Voices, ENGL 215 Introduction to Mythology, ENGL
221 Introduction to Western Literature, ENGL 220 American
Literature I, ENGL 230 American Literature II, ENGL 240 English
Literature I, ENGL 241 English Literature II, ENGL 250
Introduction to Fiction Writing, ENGL 260 Short Fiction, ENGL
265 Technical Writing, ENGL 298 Independent Study.
Program Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to compose well-crafted essays
on a variety of topics for a variety of audiences.
2. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate research
effectively into one’s own writing.
3. Analyze the use of literary conventions in a variety of
genres, including fiction, poetry, and drama.
4. Demonstrate the ability to compose a written analysis of
a literary work within the context of its historical and
cultural background.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the literary heritage
of the English language, including its British and American
authors.
Course Sequence
The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses
for full-time students. The student should consult with an
advisor for information specific to his or her academic situation.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
(Fall) Semester I Cr Hrs
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3
ENGL 113 General Literature 3
PSYC 100 First Year Seminar 1
COMM 207 Fundamentals of Speech 3
CSIS 100 Computer Concepts and Applications or 3
PSYC 155 General Psychology 3
Total 16
(Spring) Semester II
ENGL 289 English Composition II or 3
ENGL 299 English Composition II-Honors
ENGL 240 English Literature I or 3
ENGL 241 English Literature II
HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness 1
MATH 113 College Algebra 3
Biological Science w/Lab or 5
Physical Science w/Lab*
Total 15
(Fall) Semester III
ENGL 220 American Literature I or 3
ENGL 230 American Literature II
English Elective 3
Arts and Humanities Elective 3
Biological Science w/out Lab or 3
Physical Science w/out Lab*
Social/Behavior Science Elective 3
Total 15
(Spring) Semester IV
English Elective 3
Arts and Humanities Elective 3
Social/Behavior Science Elective 3
Free Electives 9
Total 18
Total Program Credits 64
*One of the science courses must be biological, and one must
be physical.
For more information contact:
Program Advisors
Ruth Zollars, 620-432-0424
rzollars@neosho.edu
Megan Goins
mgoins@neosho.edu
Angela Mustapha
amustapha@neosho.edu
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