MCC Total Credits: 60-61
Obtain an A.A. English from MCC. It is recommended to take three of the following courses as part of your MCC degree:
- ENG 201: Early British Literature
- ENG 202: Modern British Literature
- ENG 203: American Literature to 1865
- ENG 204: American Literature since 1865
First Year
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ENG 101: College Composition (grade of C or higher required) OR ENG 200: Advanced Composition |
3 |
|
PHL 102 - Introduction to Logic OR MTH 150 - Survey of Mathematics OR higher SUNY-MATH Elective ### |
3-4 |
|
HED 108 - Health, Family and Society OR HED 110 - Disease Prevention and Healthy Lifestyles OR HED 207 - Emotional Wellness OR HED 209 - Drugs and Behavior OR HED 212 - Women’s Health and Wellness OR PEC 253 - Stress Management |
2-3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION -WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| ENG 105 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ENG 201 - Early British Literature OR ENG 202 - Modern British Literature OR CW track: ENG 213 – Creative Writing |
3 |
| SUNY-GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3 |
|
PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy OR PHL 103 - Introduction to Ethics OR PHL 105 - Technology and Values |
3 |
|
ENG 200 - Advanced Composition OR ENG 250 - Professional Communication OR ENG 251 - Technical Communication OR HON 295 - Research Methods and Academic Writing |
3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
Second Year
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ENG 201 Early British Literature OR ENG 202 Modern British Literature |
3 |
|
HMN 220 Global Humanities I OR HMN 221 Global Humanities II |
3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ENG 203 American Literature to 1865 OR ENG 204 American Literature since 1865 |
3 |
|
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - U.S. HISTORY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE |
3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE | 3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Third Year
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 303: Introduction to Literary Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 323-24: Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 312, 314-320, 363-69: World Literature | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 328-47: American Literature Before/After 1900 | 3 |
| ENG 313, 326, 352-57, 360: British Literature Before/After 1800 | 3 |
| ENG 312, 314-320, 363-69: World Literature | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Fourth Year
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 401-71: Seminar | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 401-71: Seminar | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
English majors may find their program of study enhanced by the addition of a minor or second major. Complementary disciplines include:
- African and African-American Studies
- Anthropology
- Communication
- Film Studies
- History
- Journalism and Broadcasting
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Public History and Museum Studies
- Religion and Culture
- Sociology
- Women and Gender Studies
Last Updated: 7/2/2025