English, B.A. – Professional Communication& Journalism

Finish in Four

At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can Finish in Four. In addition to a wide range of academic and student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years. Together, we can help you Finish in Four and turn your degree into a great career.

Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.

If you are in need of a physical copy of this Academic Map, please get in touch with the Admissions Office.

First Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
UNV 101University Experience*2 credits
ENG 101College Composition I*3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
First Year Fall Semester Total: 17 Credits

First Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
ENG 121College Composition II*3 credits
PCJ 180Intro to Professional Communication3 credits
ENG 151Intro to Literature*3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
First Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Second Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
ENG 211Intro to Creative Writing*3 credits
ENG 259Contemporary World Lit
-or-
Lit Survey Course
(Complete 6 credits from ENG 240, 241, 242)
3 credits
PCJ 216Editing3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Fall Semester Total: 15 Credits

Second Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
ENG 259Contemporary World Lit
-or-
Lit Survey Course
(Complete 6 credits from: ENG 240, 241, 242)
3 credits
ART XXXSelect from ART 108, ART 231, -or- ART 2353 credits
PCJ ElectiveComplete 9 credits: ART/ENG 116, BUS 240, 260, ENG 314, PDJ 214, 316, 318, -or- 3193 credits
PCJ 215Business Communication3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Third Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PCJ 315Professional Communication3 credits
PCJ ElectiveComplete 9 credits: ART/ENG 116, BUS 240, 260, ENG 314, PDJ 214, 316, 318, -or- 3193 credits
ENG 259Contemporary World Lit
-or-
Lit Survey Course
(Complete 6 credits from: ENG 240, 241, 242)
3 credits
ENG 3XXLanguage Theory/Elective3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
Third Year Fall Semester Total: 15 Credits

Third Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PCJ 316Advanced Professional Communication3 credits
PCJ ElectiveComplete 9 credits: ART/ENG 116, BUS 240, 260, ENG 314, PDJ 214, 316, 318, -or- 3193 credits
GEL

ENG 3XX
General Elective
-or-
Language and Theory Course

3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
Third Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Fourth Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PCJ 396Field Experience Practicum**3 credits
GEL

ENG 391
General Elective
-or-
Studies in the English Language
3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
Fourth Year Fall Semester Total: 15 Credits

Fourth Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PCJ 493Communications Capstone3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
GELGeneral Elective or Minor Course3 credits
Fourth Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 120 credits

* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements

** Course contains a 100 hour preceptorship component

*** See faculty advisor for AT & PT grad school preparations