Sample TESU BA English Degree Plan

=Generic BA English Degree Plan= This is a generic degree plan that applies to Thomas Edison State University for a Bachelor of English as of approximately November of 2020. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.

You can also find a Generic TESU Degree Plan, Psychology plan, a History plan, a BSBA General Management plan, and a BSBA CIS plan for TESU.

Part A. Intellectual and Practical Skills
15 credits required.

Part B. Civic and Global Learning
9 credits required

Part C. Knowledge of Human Cultures
12 credits required

Part D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World
4 credits. If you already have them, a single TEL Learning or ASU EA science with a lab may fulfill these requirements, otherwise the following are recommended:

Part E. GE Electives
20 credits required Cyber 101, 201, 301 (10 credits) from TEEX will help fill this area and the 27 electives in section 4.

English AOS
There are 5 groups that must be completed within the History AOS. 30 total credits required, 15 credits need to be UL.

Part A. Survey of Literature
6 credits in American Literature.

The CLEP exam is known to fulfill the degree's requirements. The Coopersmith courses have not yet been tested.

Part B. Analyzing & Interpreting Literature
3 credits required

Part C. Non-Western Literature
Content should be non-British, non-American literature. 3 credits required.

Part D. English Electives
18 credits required, 12 UL needed.

UL Credits: Check with an advisor before starting any of these courses. You may also be able to find other UL English courses for a lower cost at a local community college or university.

6 LL credits: Verify before taking the Coopersmith courses.

Liberal Arts Capstone
Must be taken at TESU. There is an alternative 6-credit capstone available that provides hands-on experience.

Electives
27 credits required.

With the free TEEX credits, one of the electives listed here from Sophia will move up to the GE Electives area, filling that requirement.