First Year (32 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 3 | 010 | ||
| MATH 1314 - College Algebra (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
3 | 020 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 010 | ||
| Any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 050 |
Spring Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1411 - Beginning Spanish I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 4 | 040 | ||
| HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 060 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN 1412 - Beginning Spanish II | 4 | 090 | ||
| HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 060 |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 090 | ||
| Any course from the Social/Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 080 |
Second Year (28 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any 4 credit hour course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 4 | 030 |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2322 - British Literature I | 3 | - | ||
| PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2351 - Mexican American Literature | 3 | - |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 | ||
| ENGL 2323 - British Literature II | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 | ||
| Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 030 |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
3 | - |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA English degree.
Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.
Note 3: Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.
Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.
Transfer Outlook
The English degree provides students with composition and literature courses for preparation in careers that require excellent communication and writing skills. AA ENGL can lead to university transfer for:
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Arts in English with Technical Writing
Important: AA ENGL students must work with an advisor to determine transferable coursework.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Editor: $27,466 (Bachelor's Degree required)
- Technical Writer: $40,910 (Bachelor's Degree required)
- English Professor (College): $53,425 (Master's Degree required)
Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/