English

Degree programs

English BA

The English major guides students through the reading, analysis, and interpretation of powerful and beautiful works of literature. Learn more…

About Transfer Pathways

Transfer Pathways can help you earn a bachelor’s degree without losing credits or taking extra courses. Transfer Pathways are designed for you to complete a 60 credit associate’s degree at a Minnesota State college, then transfer to Metropolitan State University and complete the final 60 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Working closely with your academic advisor at both the community college and Metro State will ensure you select the correct courses in the right sequence in order to graduate in a timely manner.

About Metro State

• Is a fully accredited, comprehensive university, a member of the Minnesota State higher education system, and offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 60 programs.
• Is unique as over 87% of our students are transfer students who started their academic journey elsewhere.
• Offers evening, online and hybrid course options, as well as day classes to better fit working and caregiving adult schedules.

Once admitted, contact your Metro State academic advisor early in your program to get the most out of your education, such as completing two majors, adding a minor related to your career goals, or incorporating prerequisites required for graduate school.

Nearing completion of your associate’s degree?

We encourage you to take the next steps today in learning more about what Metropolitan State can offer you and how to enroll, Learn more or visit campus.

Metro State Curriculum

Courses and requirements in addition to eligibility criteria some programs have are found on each program’s page. A grade of C- or higher is required for major courses, including transfer coursework.

A sample plan is provided below for the remaining 60 credits of coursework required at Metro State after completion of the corresponding Transfer Pathway degree. Use your Degree Audit to review and confirm your remaining requirements at Metro State. Part-time options are also available.

Graduation/Degree requirements, course list for General Education, Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS), and Racial Issue Graduation Requirements (RIGR) are available to view on the Academic and graduation requirements page.

Notes: Recommend to select MnTC courses to satisfy two goal areas if needed

Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS) = 8 upper-division credits required

Racial Issue Graduation Requirement (RIGR)= 3 credits required

English BA full-time sample plan

After you finish a curriculum of lower-division credits (and become an admitted Metro student), you’ll complete your four-year degree with upper-division credits from Metropolitan State University. Degree requirements—and any eligibility criteria some programs have in addition to university admissions—are found on each program’s page.

Semester 1: 16 credits

Course No.	Course Name	Credits
LIT 311	Transforming English Studies
LIT 3XX	English Literature Survey
LIT 363	Native American Oral and Written Narrative
	General Elective

Semester 2: 16 credits

Course No.	Course Name	Credits
LIT 3XX	American Literature Survey
LIT 3XX or HUM 3XX	Literatures of Race and Ethnicity
LIT 3XX or HUM 3XX	Global Literature and Culture
	General Elective

Notes: Students pursue upper-level general electives in LIT or HUM to gain disciplinary depth and expertise—or they may choose to pursue a minor.

Semester 3: 16 credits

Course No.	Course Name	Credits
LIT 3XX or HUM 3XX	Literatures of Race and Ethnicity	4
LIT 502	Literary Criticism 1950-Present	4
LIT 3XX or HUM 3XX	Elective
	General Elective

Semester 4: 12 credits

Course No.	Course Name	Credits
LIT 3XX or HUM 3XX	Elective
LIT 480	Literature Capstone Seminar	4
	General Elective

Notes: Students pursue upper-level general electives in LIT or HUM to gain disciplinary depth and expertise – or they may choose to pursue a minor.