English Major with Literature Emphasis, Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 11303
Math General Education Course13
World Language General Education Course4
HHP 10001
SPEECH 10603
 14
Total Credits: 14
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 12303
World Language General Education Course4
Social Science General Education Course3
Fine Arts General Education Course3
Elective3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
English Literature Course3
Third Semester World Language Course24
Historical Perspectives General Education Course3
Natural Sciences General Education Course4
Philosophy Course33
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
World Literature Course3
2000-Level Literature Course3
Writing/Language Elective3
Ethnic Studies/Gender Studies General Education Course3
HHP 1XXX (Physical Acitivity)1
 13
Total Credits: 13
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
American Literature Course3
Writing/Language Elective3
3000-Level Literature Course3
Social Science General Education Course3
Elective3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
3000/4000-Level Literature Course3
Writing/Language Elective3
Electives10
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
3000/4000-Level English Literature Course3
3000/4000-Level American Literature Course3
Writing/Language Elective3
Electives6
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
3000/4000-Level World Literature Course3
ENGLISH 43303
ENGLISH 4680 or 49503
Electives6
 15
Total Credits: 15
1

MATH 1720 is recommended.

2

If needed. 

3

Recommended courses are PHLSPHY 2530, PHLSPHY 3540, or PHLSPHY 2630.