Students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution should take courses as recommended below. Note that these recommendations represent a minimal commitment to studying English. Students who have a transfer institution in mind should consult that institution's English Department regarding course transferability as soon as possible.

The following four courses: ENGL 2510 Masterpieces of American Literature I 3 credit hours ENGL 2520 Masterpieces of American Literature II 3 credit hours ENGL 2610 Masterpieces of English Literature I 3 credit hours ENGL 2620 Masterpieces of English Literature II 3 credit hours Two courses from the following: ENGL 215H Intellectual Traditions of the West I 4 credit hours ENGL 216H Intellectual Traditions of the West II 4 credit hours ENGL 2710 Literature of the Western World I 3 credit hours ENGL 2720 Literature of the Western World II 3 credit hours ENGL 230R Introduction to Shakespeare 3 credit hours The following course: ENGL 2900 Fundamentals of Literature 3 credit hours One course from the following: ENGL 225R Creative Writing 3 credit hours ENGL 2260 Technical Writing 3 credit hours ENGL 2280 Methods and Practice in Tutoring Writers 3 credit hours Students who are considering the English major, but who remain uncertain, are encouraged to take one or more of the following courses: ENGL 1500 Classic Myths and Folk Tales 3 credit hours ENGL 2310 Forms and Trends in Fiction 3 credit hours ENGL 2320 Forms and Trends in Poetry 3 credit hours ENGL 2500 Introduction to Literature 3 credit hours