BA in English

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BA in English – English Studies. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 HIST 2606 Turning Points in US History 2 (SPA) 3
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 SPAN 1550 Elementary Spanish 4
HIST 2605 Turning Points in US History 1 (SS) 3 ENGL 1590 Introduction to Literature (AH) 3
PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) 5 CHEM 1515&L General Chemistry 1 (NS) 4
Total hours completed: 28 hours      
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
ENGL 2617 Women in Literature (Multicultural and AH) 3 ENGL 2622 Basic Journalism (English elective) 3
COMM 1545 Communication Foundations 3 ENGL 3700 Intro to Literary Studies 3
SPAN 2600 Intermediate Spanish 4 Course in Minor 3
MATH 2623 Survey of Mathematics 3 Social and Personal Awareness course 3
Social Science Course (SS) 3 General Education elective 3
Total 16 Total 15
Year 2 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
ENGL 3710 Survey of British Literature 1 3 ENGL 3711 Survey of British Literature 2 3
ENGL 3755 Principles of Linguistics 3 ENGL 3712 Survey of American Literature 1 3
ENGL elective 3 Advanced Writing Course 3
Courses in Minor 6 Course in Minor 3
General Elective (upper division) 3 General electives (upper division) 6
Total 18 Total 18
Year 3 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
ENGL 3713 Survey of American Literature 2 3 American Literary Studies 3
British Literary Studies Course 3 ENGL 4890 Senior Seminar 3
Multicultural Studies Course 3 Course in Minor 3
Course in Minor 3 General Electives, course in minor or major 9
General Electives (upper division) 3    
Total 15 Total 15