English Major with Professional Writing 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.  All courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all formats.

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
Historical Perspectives General Education Course3
HHP 10001
 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
Speech General Education Course3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
English Literature Course3
Writing & Language Elective4
World Language General Education Course24
HHP 1XXX (Physical Acitivity)1
Philosophy Course33
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 30003
English Literature Course3
Natural Sciences General Education Course4
Social Science General Education Course3
Ethnic Studies/Gender Studies General Education Course3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
English Literature Course3
Writing & Language Elective3
ENGLISH 33603
Electives6
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
English Literature Course3
Writing & Language Elective3
Electives9
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 2120, 3140, 3150, or 31603
Writing & Language Elective3
Electives9
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 46803
Electives10-11
 13-14
Total Credits: 13-14
1

MATH 1720 is recommended.

2

If needed. 

3

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