English, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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First Year

First Term

ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
JOU - 115 Introduction to Journalism (3 s.h.)
JOU - 145 Logos (1 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.) *
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 14 s.h.

Second Term

ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
LIT - 101 Introduction to Literature (3 s.h.)
JOU - 145 Logos (1 s.h.)
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
Natural Science elective (3-4 s.h.)
Elective (2-3 s.h.) ^ + ***

Total: 15-17 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

LIT - 131 Native American Literature (3 s.h.)
LIT - 150 World Literature I (3 s.h.)
JOU - 245 Logos (1 s.h.)
POL - 111 American National Government (3 s.h.)
Natural Science elective (3-4 s.h.)
Elective (2 s.h.)^ + ***

Total: 15-16 s.h.

Fourth Term

LIT - 130 African American Literature (3 s.h.)
LIT - 151 World Literature II (3 s.h.)
LIT - 170 Poetry/Drama (3 s.h.)
JOU - 245 Logos (1 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.) ^ + ***
Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)** ^ +

Total: 16 s.h.

Note:

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.
**PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology if transferring to Iowa State University.
^If transferring to ISU, consider courses from U.S. Diversity/International Perspectives.
+If transferring to the University of Iowa, consider courses from the General Education lists of International & Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; and Values, Society, and Diversity. See Plan of Study for more information.
***If transferring to UNI, consider HIS - 254 American Indian History or HIS - 260 Latin American History and Culture (Non-Western Culture requirement).

AA Degree meets the General Education Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts at most transfer institutions.
Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language requirement.
Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for assistance.
Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.

Suggested Electives

BCA - 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (3 s.h.)
BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications (3 s.h.)
EDU - 216 Introduction to Teaching (3 s.h.)
ENG - 221 Creative Writing (3 s.h.)
HIS - 151 U.S. History to 1877 (3 s.h.)
HIS - 152 U.S. History Since 1877 (3 s.h.)
LIT - 160 Short Story/Novel (3 s.h.)
PSY - 281 Educational Psychology (3 s.h.)
RDG - 125 College Reading Strategies (3 s.h.)
SDV - 113 Strategies for Academic Success (2 s.h.)
SOC - 115 Social Problems (3 s.h.)
SPC - 122 Interpersonal Communication (3 s.h.)
SPC - 132 Group Communication (3 s.h.)
SPC - 140 Oral Interpretation (3 s.h.)