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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

English (B.A.) Articulation with Ivy Tech Community College, Requirements & 2-Yr Plans


Program Requirements


  1. Completion of the A.A. Liberal Arts degree with specified courses from Ivy Tech Community College.
  2. Student earned a course grade of “C-” or better in every course accepted for transfer, and earned a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA based on a 4-point scale.
  3. Student admitted to PFW.
  4. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better for graduation along with a minimum grade of C- or better in all ENGL courses for credit towards their degree. Classes below a C- may be retaken for a qualifying grade as needed.
  5. All students in the English (B.A.)  ​program are expected to meet the same student learning outcomes and program requirements. Additional program requirements exist for all students in the degree.
  6. Students are recommended to work closely with English’s lead advisor and the College of Liberal Art’s advisor to be sure they are satisfying the graduation requirements for the degree and adhering to all academic policies.  

College of Liberal Arts Courses (15 credits)


Use link to find courses and stipulations:  College of Liberal Arts Thematic Requirements  

  • COLA Thematic A course - Gender, Sexuality, Race, and/or Ethnicity  Cr. 3.
  • COLA Thematic B course - Conflict and Cooperation  Cr. 3.
  • COLA Thematic D course - Regional/Geographic Study  Cr. 3.
  • COLA Thematic E course - Digital Humanities/Public Humanities  Cr. 3.

English Courses


Core Courses (18 credits)


Elective Courses (26 credits)


  • Complete nine (9) courses in a minor or as Free electives Cr. 26.

2-Year Plan with Literature Concentration


This plan is an example only.  Please see your advisor to develop your individualized plan. Course rotation and course offerings are subject to change based on faculty availability and enrollment minimums. 

Fall 3rd Year:


  • Cr. 3.
  • American Literature course  Cr. 3.
  • COLA Thematic B course  Cr. 3.
  • COLA Thematic D course  Cr. 3.
  • Choose one of the following:

  • British Literature Before 1700  Cr. 3.
  • British Literature After 1700  Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15


Spring 3rd Year:


  • COLA Thematic course A  Cr. 3.
  • Elective chosen from:  Classics, Comparative Literature, English, Film, or Folklore  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.

Choose one of the following:

  • British Literature Before 1700  Cr. 3.
  • British Literature After 1700  Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15


Fall 4th Year:


  • Cr. 3.
  • Elective chosen from:  Classics, Comparative Literature, English, Film, or Folklore  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 2.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 14


Spring 4th Year:


  • COLA Thematic course E  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15


Total Program Credits (AA+BA): 120


2-Year Plan with Writing Concentration


This plan is an example only.  Please see your advisor to develop your individualized plan. Course rotation and course offerings are subject to change based on faculty availability and enrollment minimums. 

Fall 3rd Year:


Total Credits: 15


Spring 3rd Year:


  • English Writing course at the 3000+ level  Cr. 3.
  • English Writing course at the 4000+ level  Cr. 3.
  • COLA Thematic course A  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective Cr. 2.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 14


Fall 4th Year:


  • Cr. 3.
  • Elective chosen from:  Classics, Comparative Literature, English, Film, or Folklore  Cr. 3.
  • Minor or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor or Free elective  Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15


Spring 4th Year:


  • COLA Thematic course E  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.
  • Minor course or Free elective  Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15


Total Program Credits (AA+BA): 120