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English Language and Literature Field of Study
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College English webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
The career path in English begins with Composition I, most effectively progresses to Composition II, and concludes with literature courses that can be required for a degree plan or serve as electives. (Technical and Business Writing, a 2000-level course, often serves as a required course for technical degrees, so it is excluded from the general pathway.) An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in this pathway prepares students to transfer to a university to earn a Bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in employment fields including writer, editor, educator, attorney, transcriber, public relations, librarian, business, grant writer, and various positions with non-profit organizations.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Field of Study in English. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree with the Field of Study in English, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's-level programs. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or higher.
LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE Elective* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology* This is a Core course.
- COMM 1307 – Introduction to Mass Communication* This is a Core course.
- ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology* This is a Core course. OR
- SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm your academic and career goals.
- Meet with a career advisor/coach to research career options with an English degree.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in English.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
ENGL 2341 – Forms of Literature
CHOOSE ONE:
- HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
- HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask about your options for transferring to a university to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
ENGLISH ELECTIVE**
ENGLISH ELECTIVE**
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
**Select English Elective from the following: ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2327, ENGL 2328, ENGL 2332, ENGL 2333
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to your top choice universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships.
You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2022) - Check with your advisor for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
ENGL 2351 – Mexican-American Literature
ENGLISH ELECTIVE**
ENGLISH ELECTIVE**
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
**Select English Elective from the following: ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2327, ENGL 2328, ENGL 2332, ENGL 2333
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Arts degree with the Field of Study in English Language and Literature.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS