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The English program of study prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete undergraduate majors in literature and communication arts or pursue related fields in education. Students study British literature, fiction, poetry, and drama. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
What will you do
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion of this two-year degree. English majors are often sought in communication-based fields such as technical writing, public relations, grant writing, and human resources. Many English majors also earn education degrees and teach high school literature and writing courses, or go on to seek masters and doctorate degrees and teach at the college level. An English degree is also a good stepping stone for those who plan to further their education in law or library science.
Wages
- 聽This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
First Semester | ||||
| LIT 101聽-聽Introduction to Literature | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SDV 108聽-聽The College Experience | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 105聽-聽Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HUM 122聽-聽American Film | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HIS 152聽-聽U.S. History Since 1877 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 112聽-聽Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| LIT 210聽-聽The Graphic Novel | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 106聽-聽Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 157聽-聽Statistics | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 121聽-聽Developmental Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 101聽-聽Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| LIT 134聽-聽Multicultural Literature | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 221聽-聽Creative Writing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENV 111聽-聽Environmental Science | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 120聽-聽Intercultural Communications | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 101聽-聽Introduction to Theatre | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| LIT 190聽-聽Women Writers | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| LIT 160聽-聽Short Story/Novel | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ART 101聽-聽Art Appreciation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SOC 110聽-聽Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 12.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required 60.0 | ||||
Notes:1Required course for the program Must include 9 credits from the following: LIT 101 - Introduction to Literature | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Analyze themes in various works of literature.
- Evaluate various literary styles of prominent authors.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how culture influences literature and how literature influences culture.
Program Disclaimers
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