Transfer majors 
Earn your Associate of Arts and transfer to a four-year college or university to complete
your bachelor鈥檚 degree in English (literature), creative writing, or teaching of English.
Studying English opens the door to many different career fields, as skills in composition,
communication and critical analysis are valued across multiple industries.
Take core classes along with classes specific to the field of English, including surveys
of literature, creative writing, technical writing, business writing and advanced
composition. Expand your learning outside of the classroom by participating in student
publications, such as Point of View, 91制片厂鈥檚 literary and arts magazine. You will also have access to 91制片厂鈥檚 new library,
which reopened in spring of 2018.
91制片厂 is an affordable place to begin your college education. Academic advisors or
counselors will help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the
four-year college or university you plan to attend.
This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate in Arts degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative English baccalaureate major recommendations. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Arts if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | Hours | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
Description: Emphasizes the writing of expository prose. Introduction to the critical reading of nonfiction prose. IAI C1 900 Prerequisite: ENG聽096 with a grade of P or other placement options. /testing/english-placement-grid.php ESL students need one of the following options: ESL聽073 and ESL聽074 with grades of B or better; ESL聽073 with a grade of B or better and required writing placement test score; or ESL聽074 with a grade of B or better and required reading placement test score. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: | | ||
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
Description: Please note: FYS sections are specific to a student's Area of Interest (AoI); please make sure that you are registering for the correct one. Thank you! Focuses on developing critical thinking and information literacy skills to make better-informed decisions regarding college and career planning. Special emphasis is given to the questions, methods, and career and college options relating to an area of academic or thematic interest. Additional information about material to be covered will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: | | ||
| Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
Description: Continues ENG聽101. Reading literature and writing of various types of prose. Introduces methods used in writing investigative papers. IAI C1 901R Prerequisite: ENG聽101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor or department chair. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: | | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts 4 | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 3 | 3 | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
Description: Theory and practice of oral communications. Development of poise, confidence and skill in speech organization and delivery. Emphasis on frequent speaking, development of standards of criticism and selection and organization of material. IAI C2 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: | | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts 4 | 3 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective 5 | 6 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective 6 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts 4 | 3 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective 5 | 8 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective 6 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Select at least one Physical and one Life Science. One course must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for the approved courses in this category.
One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Select one course from Humanities and one course from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Recommended courses for ease of transfer: 尝滨罢听221, 尝滨罢听222, 尝滨罢听231, 尝滨罢听232. Additional recommended courses: 尝滨罢听105, 尝滨罢听112,听尝滨罢听115,听尝滨罢听208, 尝滨罢听210, 尝滨罢听220, 尝滨罢听223, 尝滨罢听224.
A writing course is recommended but is not part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative Baccalaureate Majors' Recommendations (IAI Majors). Choose from 贰狈骋听130, 贰狈骋听200, 贰狈骋听201, 贰狈骋听220, 贰狈骋听221, 贰狈骋听222.
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