Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 65 courses 120 total credits
In the Bachelor of Arts program in English, you learn to think critically and reflectively about language, literature and culture. You develop advanced critical thinking abilities; refined skills for clear and effective verbal communication; expertise in constructing well-supported and persuasive arguments; experience performing complex textual analysis; knowledge of historical trends in written discourse; an awareness of the role of literary discourse in broader social and historical contexts; and an ability to engage in big-picture thinking. You have the opportunity to gain practical publishing experience with the literary magazine Canyon Voices. The English major curriculum helps you strengthen your analytical skills, shape your own ideas, and develop your own interests. English courses are regularly offered in fiction, poetry and creative writing; periods and authors in British, American and global literatures; women's and ethnic literatures; and creative and expository writing. World-class faculty members have strong reputations in various fields of research and are ready to enhance skill sets, deepen knowledge bases, and help you apply the BA in English to a variety of professions.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
New College Residency Requirement
A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search.
English Core
ENG Elective First year writing courses (ENG 101/102/105/107/108) do not apply. Up to three credit hours of ENG 499 may apply toward this requirement. 9 credit hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 200 | Critical Reading and Writing About Literature | 3 |
| Total English Core | 3 credits | |
English Distribution Clusters
A minimum of six credit hours must be completed from each of the four distribution clusters for a total of 24 credit hours. At least 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level across all clusters. Courses cannot apply toward multiple cluster requirements.
English Distribution Clusters - Bodies, Intersections, Transitions Distribution Cluster:
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English Distribution Clusters - Borders, Boundaries, Citizenship Distribution Cluster:
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English Distribution Clusters - Climate, Energy, Infrastructure Distribution Cluster:
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English Distribution Clusters - Writing, Power, Change Distribution Cluster:
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New College Proficiency - Global and Civic Engagement
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of six credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university general studies requirements; or completion of three credits from an ASU-approved global education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division global education course is used. 6 credit hours
New College Proficiency - Mathematics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 114 | College Mathematics | |
| MAT 117 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Total New College Proficiency - Mathematics | 3 credits | |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NEW 101 or IAS 300 | The ASU New College Experience or Career Strategies and Personal Resilience | 1-3 |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. For student resources, including academic advising appointment scheduling, forms and policies, internship information, involvement and research opportunities, and more, visit New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences homepage. Students interested in pursuing health-related professional and graduate programs including Pre-Health 101 Workshops and Pre-Health Advising should explore pre-health resources. Students interested in pursuing law-related professional and graduate programs should explore pre-law resources. Career preparation resources are available through Career Services.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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