English A.A. Degree and Transfer Major

“Deliver me from writers who say the way they live doesn't matter. I'm not sure a bad person can write a good book, If art doesn't make us better, then what on earth is it for.”
- Alice Walker

English Associate of Arts (A.A.) Transfer Degree

• English A.A. Degree and Transfer Major (PDF) - The Associate Degree in English is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to think critically and write persuasively about literary works in poetry, fiction, and drama. Students can survey major writers in English or American literature, or explore their interest in specific forms such as the novel, poetry, or Shakespeare. The program emphasizes critical analysis and interpretation in all of its courses. The associate degree in English prepares students for upper division academic work in literature and for careers in fields requiring critical thinking and persuasive writing, such as teaching, journalism, business, and law.

Review a sample listing of Courses in this area of study. Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.