Radford English BA or BS English Education Concentration Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in English, English Education Concentration
Catalog Year 2025-2026
Based on VCCS Curriculum for ENGLISH
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Complete at a Virginia Community College |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 College Success Skills or 101 Orientation |
1-2 |
UNIV 100 |
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ENG 111 College Comp I |
3 |
ENGL 111 |
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ENG 112 College Comp II |
3 |
ENGL 112 |
ENGL 112 is a prereq for most RU English courses. |
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ENG 245 British Literature |
3 |
ENGL 230 OR ENGL 231 |
Major Requirement (Radford has a 6-credit British Literature survey sequence. ENG 245 can count for either ENGL 230 or ENGL 231, but not both.) |
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ENG 246 American Literature |
3 |
ENGL 240 |
Major Requirement |
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Any UCGS Art or Humanities |
3 |
Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS Social & Behavioral Science (not History) |
3 |
Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS History |
3 |
Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS Natural Sciences |
4 |
Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS Math |
3-5 |
Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS transfer course |
3-4 |
Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS transfer course |
3-4 |
Gen Ed |
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Select 1-2 courses: |
3-6 |
200-Level English Elective |
English majors who do not pursue a concentration (in Creative Writing, English Education, Game Studies, or Professional Writing) are allowed to count one 200-level, 3-credit English elective toward the 12 elective credits required for the English major. |
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Ancillary Courses: Select 2 courses (6-8 credits) in fields complementary to English degree. |
6-8 |
English BA: English BS: |
The Bachelor of Arts requires 6-8 credits in a single Foreign Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Latin, Russian, Spanish) or in American Sign Language (ASL). The Bachelor of Science requires 6-8 credits beyond the REAL (General Education) curriculum in courses from the listed departments. English Education concentrators will fulfill this requirement through their teaching. |
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Additional community college-specific transfer courses required for completion of associate degree. |
8-16 |
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Credits Pre-Transfer |
60-62 |
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Complete at Radford University |
Credits |
Notes |
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ENGL 230 British Literature I OR ENGL 231 British Literature II |
3 |
ENG 245 can count for either ENGL 230 or ENGL 231, but not both. You will still need to take half of the British Literature survey at Radford. |
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ENGL 300 Introduction to English Studies |
3 |
Should be taken as soon as possible after transferring to Radford. |
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ENGL 420 Introduction to Literary Criticism |
3 |
Should be taken after ENGL 300. |
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ENGL 496 Senior Seminar |
3 |
Should be taken after ENGL 420 and in your final semester at Radford. |
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One Literature Before 1825 Course |
3 |
ENGL 431 Medieval Literature; |
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One Literature After 1825 Course |
3 |
ENGL 438 Victorian Literature; |
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One Multicultural Literature Course: ENGL 450 Native American Literature; |
3 |
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One Advanced Author Study Course: |
3 |
Students in the English Education concentration must satisfy this requirement with ENGL 472. |
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English Education Concentration: |
12* |
*English Education concentrators must also complete all courses for licensure and the Teacher Education Program (39-42 credits). |
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Additional Credits |
24 |
At least 120 total credits are required for the bachelor's degree. English Education concentrators will need to take 39-42 credits beyond the English major for licensure coursework and to complete the Teacher Education Program. |
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Credits Post-Transfer |
58-60 |
(75-78 for English Ed concentrators) |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement
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By meeting the following criteria, students who complete the prescribed curriculum and meet the criteria below are guaranteed admission into Radford University and directly into English.
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Earn a transfer associate degree based on the English Curriculum
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Earn a minimum of 2.8 GPA for the associate degree
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Good academic standing at current institution
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Please visit the www.TransferVirginia.org portal to explore different majors (Transfer Tools) and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors. (Resource Center).
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: https://admissions.radford.edu
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Admission Application: By March 1 for priority fall admission and November 1 for priority spring admission at https://www.radford.edu/admissions/apply/index.html
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Financial Aid: https://www.radford.edu/fin-aid , FAFSA priority deadline March 1.
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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org
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Connect with an advisor at your community college and Radford University within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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When we study English, we grow our capacity to understand others and to be understood by them. By analyzing the influential texts of multiple cultures, we develop our abilities to empathize and think critically. While designing our own texts, we learn to pursue topics we are passionate about with creativity and clarity. The strategies for asking questions and analyzing arguments that we practice in every class make English majors better citizens of the world, prepared to engage with their coworkers and communities as innovators and leaders.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of the transfer-oriented degree program will satisfy the REAL Curriculum (lower division/general education) requirements. Students will need to complete all other University, college, and departmental requirements in order to obtain the baccalaureate degree from RU.
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Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students completing the associate degree in high school should apply using the freshman application. If admitted, the student will receive the benefits associated with the transferable associate degree (as noted prior).
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Credit for Prior Learning: Specific course credit will only be added to a student record once official scores are received and evaluated by the Office of Admissions. An official Joint Services Transcript should be sent for evaluation of specific military credit.
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Catalog Year: Students will be subject to the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment at RU unless otherwise requested.
Is This College Right For Me?
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Main campus is located in the city of Radford and our Radford University Carilion campus is located in Roanoke. RU is well-known for strong faculty/student bonds, vibrant student life and a commitment to student support.
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Situated in the stunning landscape of southwest Virginia, there are plenty of nearby opportunities to explore the outdoors.
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With 70+ bachelor's degree programs across a variety of disciplines, the classes at Radford are hands-on and designed to help you prepare for your chosen career path.
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Transfer students have the option to live on-campus or off-campus within the local area.
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Over 80% of students receive some form of financial aid.
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16 Division I teams and 300+ student organizations.
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Learn more about our university at www.TransferVirginia.org
Did You Know That…
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Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
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Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at Radford University?
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Strong critical thinking and communication skills make English majors highly valuable and adaptable digital communications specialists, teachers, creative professionals, law students, and more. Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org
Program Successes & Highlights
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After graduation, Radford English majors have successfully pursued law school, English graduate studies, MFA programs in creative writing, and jobs in social media marketing, teaching, communications, publishing, professional writing, and more.
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100% of English Education concentrators admitted to the Teacher Education Program have achieved teaching licensure.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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Of students who apply, about 65% of transfer applicants are accepted to Radford University and about 80% of the entering transfer class comes from Virginia community colleges.
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Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org
Do More With Your Degree!
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With offerings in literary analysis, creative writing, education, professional writing, health humanities, and game design, Radford's English major gives students the opportunity to pursue their own passions. Our faculty also teach courses for interdisciplinary Radford programs such as African American Studies, Cinema and Screen Studies, eSports Services, and Women's and Gender Studies.
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Every English major develops an independent senior thesis project under the direct guidance of a faculty mentor.
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English majors interested in continuing their studies beyond the bachelor's degree can apply to Radford's English master's program or to the online Professional Writing certificate. Scholarships and stipends are available for many master's degree applicants.
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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To count towards the English major, all coursework with an ENGL prefix must have earned a C- or higher.
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To graduate, a student must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in the English major.
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English Education concentrators must also complete all courses for licensure and the Teacher Education Program.