Program Overview

English Associate in Arts Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer: English (60 units)
• CA Certificate of Achievement: Creative Writing (18 units)

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include:

• Advertising copy writer or manager
• Columnist/journalist
• Editor
• Educator
• Freelance writer
• Information specialist
• Lexicographer
• Librarian
• Media planner
• Novelist
• Poet
• Public relations officer
• Publisher
• Radio/television announcer
• Reporter
• Researcher
• Technical writer
• Writing consultant
• Business administrator
• Civil servant
• Clergy member
• Foreign service officer
• Fund raiser
• Insurance examiner
• Legislative assistant
• Program developer

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Analyze and respond critically to literary and expository texts
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of authors, literary genres, and literary devices

Recommended High School Preparation

• Coursework in English, Literature, Journalism

University Transfer Program

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Program Overview

The English major provides students with a broad-based foundation for transfer to baccalaureate institutions. English course work prepares individuals to succeed in many diverse fields such as advertising, business, communications, editing, film/video production, insurance, journalism, law, politics, medicine, public relations, teaching, and writing.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• Required Core Courses: Select 3 units from the following:
  • ENGL 110: Composition, Literature, and Critical Thinking (3 units)
  • ENGL 165: Composition, Argument, and Critical Thinking (3 units)
• Required Selective Courses: completion of 15 units from either Group A or Group B
  • Group A:
    • Literature courses in the 100 series, the 200 series, and/or LIT. 430 (15 units)
  • Group B:
    • 9-12 units from Literature courses in the 100 series, the 200 series, and/or LIT. 430 (9-12 units)
    • Plus 3-6 units from Creative Writing courses:
      • ENGL 161: Creative Writing I (3 units)
      • ENGL 162: Creative Writing II (3 units)
      • ENGL 163: Creative Writing III (3 units)
• Total Required Major Units: 18

General Education Coursework and Electives

• Required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
• Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.