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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

University Parallel, A.A. - English (TTP)


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Degree: Associate of Arts
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: English
Department: English
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

For more information, visit the English Department webpage or contact the Humanities and Fine Arts division at 615-230-3200 or humanities@volstate.edu.

The English Department focuses on developing students’ ability to read critically, analyze, synthesize and evaluate ideas, and write effectively for a variety of electronic and traditional media. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, or related fields.

Transfer Options
Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Visit the Tennessee Transfer Pathways website for more information and TTP curriculum guides.

Note: There are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  Courses not listed in the area of study, but which satisfy the TTP curriculum guide requirement, may be used to meet the graduation requirement.  Students who believe they have satisfied a requirement not appearing on their degree audit should speak with their advisor.

General Education Core Requirements - Credits (41)


Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)


Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)


Recommended Schedule


This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)


First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)


Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)


  • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (Literature Course - See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Natural Sciences  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
  • History  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • English Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)


  • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
  • Natural Sciences  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
  • English Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
  • History  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)

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