English - Option
This writing-intensive degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university. All students shall determine the requirements of their transfer institutions. Students should also check njtransfer.org for transferability of courses. The degree may be completed part-time or full-time. English studies may lead to careers in advertising, broadcasting, publishing, journalism, law, teaching and writing. Students not intending to transfer have found work as administrative assistants or in other positions requiring excellent writing/communication skills.
For information, contact the Dean of Liberal Studies, Dr. Denise Coulter, at (609)343-4961 or dcoulter@atlantic.edu.
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
- Read critically and communicate effectively in both speech and writing;
- Evaluate works in literature and the related historical events and movements;
- Identify the importance of global perspective and culturally diverse peoples;
- Examine and explain ethical issues and situations, demonstrating sound ethical reasoning;
- Prepare research projects by locating, evaluating, and effectively documenting information using MLA guidelines; demonstrating efficiency in the appropriate use of technology.
(ENGL-Fall 2020)
General Education Courses
When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication
Mathematics-Science-Technology
General Education Mathematics or Science course
Social Science
Humanities
Choose: ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
Choose: PHIL101, PHIL102, PHIL110 or PHIL115
Select one of the following Foreign Language Sequences (2 courses)*
- SPAN111 and SPAN112
- FREN111 and FREN112
- ITAL111 and ITAL112
History
Choose two: HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104
Diversity
Choose ENGL201 or ENGL202
Program Courses
Choose three: ENGL203, ENGL204, ENGL205, ENGL206, ENGL209, ENGL210, ENGL211, ENGL212, ENGL213, ENGL214, ENGL215, ENGL216, ENGL218, ENGL220, ENGL221, ENGL223, ENGL224, ENGL230
Technological Competency
(Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)
*Courses must be taken in a progressive sequence in one language. Students should check transferability. Students may also take a CLEP test to fulfill this requirements.
Recommended sequence of courses:
First Semester
Choose HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104
Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
Choose SPAN111, FREN111 or ITAL111
Second Semester
Choose SPAN112, FREN112 or ITAL112
Choose HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104
Third Semester
Choose PHIL101, PHIL102, PHIL110 or PHIL115
Choose Program course
Fourth Semester
Gen Ed Mathematics or Science course
Choose ENGL201 or ENGL202
Choose (2) Program courses