2025-2026 Academic Catalog

English Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.A.

The English Concentration program is designed for those students who are planning to transfer to a four-year degree program with a major in English or related fields.

Program Outcomes:

  1. Write analytically using appropriate literary terms, textual and critical support, and MLA documentation.
  2. Demonstrate mastery of writing mechanics including grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax.
  3. Incorporate social, cultural, ethnic and historical contexts in written analysis of literary works.
  4. Demonstrate critical and independent thinking in interpretation of American, British, and World literature texts.
  5. Submit a portfolio that includes a reflective letter and a comprehensive body of work that demonstrates achievement of program outcomes from English 101 to completion of the program.
  • View the English Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall

ENG-101English Composition

3 credits

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MAT-115Quantitative Reasoning

3 credits

-
Or

MAT-116Statistical Reasoning

3 credits

-
Or

MAT-160Precalculus I

3 credits

-
 

Gen Ed-
Biological/Physical Science

4 credits

Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits

Elective-
Choose in consultation with an advisor

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Notes:

1. ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101.

2. MAT-115P is an approved substitution for MAT-115.

3. MAT-116P is an approved substitution for MAT-116.

Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.

First Year Spring

ENG-102Advanced English Composition

3 credits

Gen Ed-
Biological/Physical Science

3-4 credits

Gen Ed-
Behavioral/Social Science

3 credits

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ENG-201World Lit: Beginnings to the 17th Cent.

3 credits

-
Or

ENG-202World Lit: 17th Century to the Present

3 credits

-
 

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.

Second Year Fall

Gen Ed-
Arts/Humanities

3 credits

ENG-214Applied English Grammar

3 credits

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ENG-203Brit Lit: Beg to the 18th Century

3 credits

-
Or

ENG-204British Lit: 18th Century to the Present

3 credits

-
 

Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

Elective-
Choose in consultation with an advisor

4 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Year Spring

Gen Ed-
Behavioral/Social Science

3 credits

Gen Ed-
Diversity

3 credits

Elective-
Choose in consultation with an advisor

1 credit

-
 

ENG-205American Literature: Beginnings to 1865

3 credits

-
Or

ENG-206American Lit: 1865 to the Present

3 credits

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Restricted Elective-
Choose from the list

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:13

General Education Requirements (31-32 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

  • Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Biological/Physical Science

  • Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category; one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)

Diversity

  • Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P

ENG-101English Composition

3 credits

ENG-102Advanced English Composition

3 credits

*(ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101)

Mathematics

MAT-115Quantitative Reasoning

3 credits

-
Or

MAT-116Statistical Reasoning

3 credits

-
Or

MAT-160Precalculus I

3 credits

Notes:

1. MAT-115P is an approved substitution for MAT-115.

2. MAT-116P is an approved substitution for MAT-116.

Program Requirements (12 Credits)

Requirements List

ENG-201World Lit: Beginnings to the 17th Cent.

3 credits

-
Or

ENG-202World Lit: 17th Century to the Present

3 credits

-
 

ENG-203Brit Lit: Beg to the 18th Century

3 credits

-
Or

ENG-204British Lit: 18th Century to the Present

3 credits

-
 

ENG-205American Literature: Beginnings to 1865

3 credits

-
Or

ENG-206American Lit: 1865 to the Present

3 credits

-
 

ENG-214Applied English Grammar

3 credits

Restricted Electives (9 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List

ENG-104Children's Literature

3 credits

ENG-112Technical Writing

3 credits

ENG-114Mythology

3 credits

ENG-209Creative Writing

3 credits

ENG-210Novel and Memoir Writing

3 credits

ENG-216Ethnic Voices in AmericanLiterature

3 credits

ENG-220Literature By and About Women

3 credits

ENG-221Literary Publication

3 credits

HUM-220Comics and Graphic Novels

3 credits

Free Electives (7-8 Credits)

Requirements List

Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:

COM-103Public Speaking

3 credits

COM-108Introduction to Human Communication

3 credits

ENG-269Internship I

1-3 credits

ENG-270Internship II

1-3 credits

HUM-201The Arts: A Creative Synthesis

3 credits

PHL-101Introduction to Philosophy

3 credits

STU-106Professionalism in the Workplace

1 credit

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)