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:
- Write analytically using appropriate literary terms, textual and critical support, and MLA documentation.
- Demonstrate mastery of writing mechanics including grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax.
- Incorporate social, cultural, ethnic and historical contexts in written analysis of literary works.
- Demonstrate critical and independent thinking in interpretation of American, British, and World literature texts.
- 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-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
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| MAT-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
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Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
First Year Spring
| ENG-102 | Advanced English Composition | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
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| ENG-201 | World Literature: Beginnings to the 17th Century | 3 credits |
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| ENG-202 | World Literature: 17th Century to the Present | 3 credits |
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Restricted Elective-
| Select 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-214 | Applied English Grammar | 3 credits |
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| ENG-203 | British Literature: Beginnings to the 18th Century | 3 credits |
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| ENG-204 | British Literature: 18th Century to the Present | 3 credits |
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Restricted Elective-
| Select from the list | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Select 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-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 1 credit |
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| ENG-205 | American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 | 3 credits |
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| ENG-206 | American Literature: 1865 to the Present | 3 credits |
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Restricted Elective-
| Select 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-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| ENG-102 | Advanced English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
| MAT-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
Program Requirements (12 Credits)
Requirements List
| ENG-201 | World Literature: Beginnings to the 17th Century | 3 credits |
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| ENG-202 | World Literature: 17th Century to the Present | 3 credits |
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| ENG-203 | British Literature: Beginnings to the 18th Century | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ENG-204 | British Literature: 18th Century to the Present | 3 credits |
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| ENG-205 | American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ENG-206 | American Literature: 1865 to the Present | 3 credits |
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| ENG-214 | Applied English Grammar | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (9 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| ENG-104 | Children's Literature | 3 credits |
| ENG-112 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG-114 | Mythology | 3 credits |
| ENG-209 | Creative Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG-210 | Novel and Memoir Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG-216 | Ethnic Voices in American Literature | 3 credits |
| ENG-220 | Literature By and About Women | 3 credits |
| ENG-221 | Literary Publication | 3 credits |
| HUM-220 | Comics 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-103 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| COM-108 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 credits |
| ENG-269 | Internship I | 1-3 credits |
| ENG-270 | Internship II | 1-3 credits |
| HUM-201 | The Arts: A Creative Synthesis | 3 credits |
| PHL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 credits |
| STU-106 | Professionalism in the Workplace | 1 credit |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)