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The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

No human community exists without language, and nowhere is language used more artfully, deliberately, and meaningfully than in literature. The English Department's mission is grounded in the conviction that a knowledge of literature and language and a mastery of interpretive skills are absolutely integral to a liberal arts education. The department's goal is to make a significant and indeed life-long contribution to the intellectual growth of each of its students. Visit the Department of English webpage for additional information.

Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COAS major should visit the College of Arts and Sciences Career Success Center.

Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

  • Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
  • Students must complete 36 semester hours of Major Requirements. See personalized Degree Evaluation or the university catalog for specific course options. Department of English faculty recommend additional literature, film appreciation, theater appreciation and creative writing courses to satisfy Free Electives.
  • All BA students in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete the foreign language or foreign culture requirement with grades of C or higher. Students opting to complete the 8 semester hours of foreign language must select one sequence of Spanish, French, Chinese, German or American Sign Language. Part 1 of languages are typically offered in the fall and part 2 in the spring. Foreign Culture (FC) Option: students who successfully completed 2 years of foreign language in high school have the option to take foreign culture courses instead of college level foreign language. Foreign cultures contain (FC) in the course title. A complete list of foreign culture courses can be found in the Arts & Sciences Advising Office.
  • A minor is required for this degree. The minor must be selected from the list of approved minors, including those outside the college of the major. See a list of minors in the undergraduate catalog. Minors are generally completed during the last 60 hrs of your program. Your minor may require prerequisites, so choosing a minor early is beneficial. See your academic advisor to declare a minor. Double majors are exempt from a minor.
  • Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
  • A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students may need to complete Free Elective credit at the upper level (3000/4000) to satisfy the minimum 48 semester hours of upper level hours for graduation. For additional information visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose  3
Select a Beginning Level Foreign Language I Course
(Recommended by English Department faculty)
4
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) 2
Total Hours: 15

Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1143 (GW) Evidence and Style OR IDS1932 First Year IDS Writing Seminar 3
Select a Beginning Level Foreign Language II Course
(Recommended by English Department faculty)
4
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) 3
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) 2
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose Minimum Grade C

Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a third Gen Ed Written Communication Course
(Recommend ENC2443: Writing Topics: Literature OR a 2000 Level CRW course)
3
LIT3213 Critical Reading/Writing I 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select one Survey I or II course from American, British or World Literature (See Degree Evaluation for list of course numbers.) 3
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
All BA English Program Prerequisites

Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60

Schedule Credit Hours
LIT3214 Critical Reading/Writing II 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select one Survey I or II course from American, British or World Literature (See Degree Evaluation for list of course numbers.) 3
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours)
(Recommend FIL2000 Film Appreciation; THE2000 Theater Appreciation; LIT2000 Intro to Literature OR another CRW course that wasn't used to meet the Third General Ed Written Communication course)
3
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
6 credit hours at the 2000 level-Historical Survey Courses

Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a General Education Course, if needed (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select one course in: Historical, Literary, OR Cultural Studies 3
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) 3
Select a Foreign Language OR Foreign Culture Course
(Consult your Academic Advisor regarding options)
3 - 4
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) 3
Total Hours: 15 - 16

Mile Marker(s)
LIT3213 Critical Reading/Writing I Minimum Grade C

Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a General Education Course, if needed (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select one course at the 3000 level in: Historical, Literary OR Cultural Studies 3
Select one course at the 3000/4000 level in: 
Communications/Performance: Writing, Film, Drama/Theater OR New Media
3
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) 3
Select a Foreign Language OR Foreign Culture Course
(Consult your Academic Advisor regarding options)
3 - 4
Total Hours: 15 - 16

Mile Marker(s)
LIT3214 Critical Reading/Writing II Minimum Grade C
Civic Literacy Requirement

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105

Schedule Credit Hours
Select two courses at the 4000 level in: Advanced Studies in Authors, Cultures, Literary Theories or Topics 6
Select one course at the 4000 level in: Communications, Performance or Production: Creative Writing Advanced Writing, Film, New Media or Theater/Drama 3
Select two Minor Courses (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) 6
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
Communication and Content Major Requirements (15 credits)

Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a Designated Capstone Experience (Consult an academic advisor, or faculty) 3
Select any 4000 level course in English Department with the following prefixes: AML, CLT, CRW, DIG, ENC, ENG, ENL, FIL, LIT or TPP 3
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) 3
Select 3000/4000 level Free Electives (If needed) 6
Total Hours: 15

Total Program Hours:

120

 

The Osprey Map is not a contract between the University of North Florida and the student. It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules. The Map may be altered periodically to meet the objectives of the academic program or the university.