Undergraduate Degree Map for Completion in Four Years

of 5 Undergraduate Degree Map for Completion in Four Years College: College of Arts and Humanities Department: English Name of Program: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION BS Option Degree Designation: BS Emphasis/Concentration: Option: Version: Version Explanation: Type of Program: Standard Major Minor Required: Yes Specific Minor (if required): Choose a technical minor from the list below: Automotive Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Biology, Chemistry,Community Health, Computer Information Science, Computer Technology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Math, Physics, Psychology Other: with approval; contact your advisor or the program director Program Description: Technical communication classes will teach you to communicate ideas and information effectively. We typically study how people communicate at work and we focus upon making documents that are clear, concise, accurate, thorough, and easy for the audience to use. Admission Requirements: Admission to the major is granted by the Department. ENG 101: Composition must be completed before admission to the major. Advising: You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to successful completion of the degree. English Department policy does not permit double counting of courses for any English major or minor. A complete listing of program faculty, policies, and course descriptions is available in the undergraduate bulletin. DISCLAIMER: A degree map is meant to help you plan your coursework. A degree map does not set a required timeline for taking courses. Flexibility is possible but it is important that the Milestones are met. A map is not a guarantee of course availability. Course offerings may change as departments continue to improve the quality of programs. Students are expected to meet with their advisors on a regular basis to ensure successful completion of the degree. TERM 1 FALL

of 5 Completion of 15 credit hours ENG 101 Gen Ed Goal 1A 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better Gen Ed 4 Math/Logical Reasoning 3 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better Gen Ed 5 First History/Social/Behavioral Science 3 4 Gen Ed 8 Global Perspectives 4 Gen Ed 11 or 12 Activity course or FYE (if possible credit wise) 1 2 Term 1 Notes: Goal Area 5: Students must take two courses from two different disciplines TERM 2 SPRING Completion of 30 credit hours Advance to Sophomore status Gen Ed 1B Speech/Oral reasoning 3 4 Gen Ed 3 Natural Sciences (with lab) 3 4 Gen Ed 6 First Humanities/Arts 3 4 Any Take credits as needed to reach 120 3 4 Gen Ed 11 Activity course 1 2 Term 2 Notes: Goal Area 3: Course with lab must be different discipline than course without lab Goal Area 6: Students must take two courses from two different disciplines TERM 3 FALL ENG 271W or 272W Technical Communication or Business Communication 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better Gen Ed 3 Natural Sciences (no lab) 3 4 Gen Ed 6 Second Humanities/Arts should choose from different discipline; should be Writing Intensive (not ENG) 3 4 Gen Ed 9 Ethical/Civic Responsibility 3 4 Gen Ed 5 Second History/Social/Behavioral Science 3 4 Term 3 Notes:

of 5 Goal Area 3: Course with lab must be different discipline than course without lab Goal Area 5: Students must take two courses from two different disciplines Goal Area 6: Students must take two courses from two different disciplines TERM 4 SPRING Completion of 60 credit hours Advance to Junior status Gen Ed 7 Human Diversity 3 4 Gen Ed 10 People and the Environment 3 4 Minor 1 3 4 ENG 476 or 477 Online Documentation or Documentation, Policies, and Procedures 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better Term 4 Notes: TERM 5 FALL Apply for Graduation ENG 474w Research and Writing Technical Reports 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better ENG TC Elective 1 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better Minor 2 3 4 Any Take credits as needed to reach 120 3 4 Term 5 Notes: See bulletin for list of Technical Communication Major Restricted Electives (must choose 18 19 credits total for major) Students are required to complete 40 credits at the 300 400 level in order to graduate. TERM 6 SPRING Completion of 90 credit hours Advance to Senior status ENG TC Elective 2 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better ENG TC Elective 3 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better ENG 475 Editing 4 Minor 3 3 4

of 5 Term 6 Notes: TERM 7 FALL ENG 498 Internship 3 4 ENG TC Elective 4 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better ENG TC Elective 5 4 Must receive a grade of a C or better Minor 4 3 4 Term 7 Notes: TERM 8 SPRING Any Take credits as needed to reach 120 9 12 Minor 5 (if needed to finish minor) 3 4 Term 8 Notes: PROGRAM NOTES DEGREE MAP CHECKLIST: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Minimum of 15 credits per semester 2. General Education = 44 credits 3. Diverse Cultures = 2 course (6 credits minimum) from two disciplines 4. Writing Intensive = 2 courses (6 credits minimum) 5. Major = 37 credits 6. Upper Division Requirements = 40 credits minimum 7. Professional Education (if required) = 30 credits

of 5 8. Language Requirements (if BA) = 8 credits minimum 9. Minor = 20 credits 10. Total credits required for degree 120 DEGREE MAP COMPLETE Map is complete and ready for review 1. Faculty please send an email to your Department Chair when map is ready to review. 2. Department Chair please send an email to your Dean when map is ready to review. 3. Dean please send an email to the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Studies when map is ready to review. DEAN APPROVAL Map reviewed and approved by Dean Save and Close