Liberal Arts - English Concentration, A.A.

HEGIS: 5649.00
PROGRAM CODE: 01044
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: TBD
CONCENTRATION COORDINATOR: Dr. Jane Weiss

The Liberal Arts AA degree provides a foundation in general studies through exploration of an array of subject areas under liberal arts and sciences. Concentrations provide students opportunity to focus in a specific area. Courses promote development and application of effective communication skills, quantitative and scientific reasoning, critical thinking and analysis, and applying knowledge of human cultures, language and the natural world to issues experienced across diverse communities. The degree provides opportunity for transfer to baccalaureate programs.

The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.

Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Liberal Arts degree program requirements, graduates will:

think critically
communicate effectively
comprehend the methods and products of scientific inquiry
grasp the significance of the historical process
demonstrate an aesthetic sensibility
develop an appreciation for the traditions and practices of world cultures
explore diverse academic and career options

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course in any discipline is required.

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

*Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective

ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)
Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

To complete the degree within sixty (60) credits students must select courses that fulfill Major AND Flexible Core Requirements**

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any Group.

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

A. World Cultures and Global Issues Designated Course

B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity Designated Course

C. Creative Expression Designated Course

D. Individual and Society Designated Course

E. Scientific World Designated Course

Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective.

Major Requirements (9 Courses, 27 Credits):

To complete the degree within sixty (60) credits students must select courses that fulfill Major AND Flexible Core Requirements**

Arts 3 Credit(s) or
Media and Film Studies 3 Credit(s) or
Music 3 Credit(s) or
Theatre 3 Credit(s)
AND
Speech 3 Credit(s)
Literature 3 Credit(s)
Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
American Politics 3 Credit(s)
American History 3 Credit(s)
AND
World History 3 Credit(s) or
Anthropology 3 Credit(s) or
World Language 3 Credit(s)
AND
Psychology 3 Credit(s)
Sociology 3 Credit(s)

English Concentration (3 Courses, 9 Credits):

Certain courses also satisfy Flexible Core and Major Requirements

Select three (3) courses from the following literature and creative writing courses (9 credits):

ENG 3000 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credit(s) through
ENG 7800 - Contemporary African-American Literature 3 Credit(s)
Excluding ENG 5500 - Cultural/Linguistic Aspects of Teaching Language 3 Credit(s)

Electives:

0 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits.

Total Credits: 60

Notes:

World Languages proficiency through the 200-level is recommended for students who do not have native fluency, or have not successfully completed three years of one foreign language in high school and passed the Regents Level 3 language exam. These students may take a 100-level World Language as a Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A) Pathways requirement and a 200-level World Language as a major requirement. Other concentrations may be able to do as listed above.
For concentrations other than General, it is recommended that you speak with your academic advisor.