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2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English, BA (42-303) (4 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for this Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on placement in math and writing. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Suggested Schedule


Freshman Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Freshman Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Sophomore Year - Spring Semester


  • ENGL 2000-4000 Elective (if ENGL 2220  is chosen, this can also count in the BA Modern Language Requirement*) (3)
  • Minor Coursework (3)
  • General Education (3)
  • Free Choice Electives (3)

Semester Total: 15 Hours


Junior Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Junior Year - Spring Semester


  • ENGL 4XXX Area Course Selection (6) ***
  • Minor Coursework (6)
  • Free Choice Elective (3)

Semester Total


Senior Year - Fall Semester


  • ENGL 4XXX Area Course Selection (3) ***
  • Upper-Level (3000/4000) ENGL Elective (3)
  • Minor Coursework (6)
  • Free Choice Elective (3)

Semester Total: 15 Hours


Senior Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 15 Hours


English Major, BA Degree - 120 hours


  • * Refer to the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements section of the catalog for the BA Modern Language Requirements. This plan is based on 6 hours of modern language and 3 hours of ENGL 2220 - World Masterpieces GE (3) .
  • ** UNIV 1400  is a free choice elective and is highly recommended for academic success.
  • *** Students must complete 15 credit hours (5 classes) from five different areas. One course must be chosen from each of the five areas: Medieval or Renaissance Literature, 17th and 18th Century Literature, 19th Century Literature, 20th and  21st Century Literature, and Traditionally Underrepresented Literature. See the Undergraduate Catalog for the choices that fulfill this requirement.
  • 10 This course fulfills Competency 10 - Integration in the General Education program. The hours count in the major, not in general education.
  • This guide is based on a 21 hour minor. The number of free choice electives required will depend on the minor chosen.
  • To satisfy the General Education Assessment (GEA) Policy, students must take the GEA after they earn 60 credit hours but before earning 75 credit hours. Transfer students who have more than 60 hours earned should take the exam during their second semester at UCM. Students must achieve a passing score of 425 to meet graduation requirements. Students may register for the GEA through MyCentral. Contact UCM Testing Services (HUM 216, 660-543-4919, testingservices@ucmo.edu) for more information.