University General Course Catalog 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2024-2025

English (Language and Linguistics Specialization), B.A. (WNC)


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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English (Language and Linguistics Specialization) by following the course of study described below.  

WNC Program to be completed: A.A. General Transfer Degree


  • A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 42 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno. 
  • Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
  • To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
  • To find English (Language and Linguistics Specialization), B.A. program description  for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information


University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts Advising (Transfer Student Advising)
(775) 682-8745
Thompson Building, Room 101
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

English Department
122A Frandsen Humanities
(775) 784-6689

Western Nevada College Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

Recommended Schedule


For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum  chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (16 units)


  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
  • Mathematics (3 units)
  • Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
  • Social Sciences (3 units)
  • Fine Arts (3 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (16-17 units)


  • ENG 102 - Composition II  (3 units) CO1, CO3
  • Science with lab (3-4 units)
  • Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
  • General Elective (3 units)
  • College Breadth Requirement (3 units) ***

Associate’s Third Semester (15-16 units)


  • Humanities (3 units)
  • U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8
  • Science (3-4 units)
  • Foreign Language 211 (3 units)
  • ENG 282 - Introduction to Language and Literary Expression (3 units) *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (12-13 units)


  • Science, Technology & Society (3 units) CO9 Recommended:
    • ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science (3 units) CO4, CO9
  • Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO10 Recommended: 
    • PHIL 210 - World Religions (3 units) CO10, CO11
  • Foreign Language 212 (3 units)
  • 100-200 Level Minor (3 units) ****
  • Elective (0-1 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)


  • English Linguistics Course (6 units)
  • English Elective (3 units)
  • Capstone Integration & Synthesis (3 units) CO13
  • 300-400 Level Minor (3 units) ****

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)


  • English Elective (6 units)
  • Application (3 units) CO14
  • 300-400 Level Minor (6 units) ****

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
*** For information about the College Breadth Requirement, please go to the College of Liberal Arts page  in the catalog.
**** For information about the Minor, please go to the Undergraduate Minors page  in the catalog.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.

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