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Area of Study

English

A Degree with Designation in Professional Writing and Communication serves many careers. The degree is of value to students who desire to teach English, write technical manuals, do web design, or produce marketing copy.

English Designation

TOTAL CREDITS
60
CIP:
240101
BANNER:
ENGD
Associate of Arts

The study of English prepares students for a variety of professions that emphasize the use of language. Students who ultimately earn a bachelor’s degree in English would be prepared to enter graduate studies in law, communications, media, and business.

Written Communication

Total Credits 6
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
ENG121ENG1021
English Composition I:GT-CO1 3

Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

and

ENG122ENG1022
English Composition II: GT-CO2 3

Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)

OR you can take ENG1022 and a GT-CO3 course.

Oral Communication

Total Credits 3

Choose one of the following courses. 

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
COM115COM1150
Public Speaking 3

Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasizes on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. (3-0)

COM125COM1250
Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 3

Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. (3-0)

COM225COM2250
Organizational Communication 3

Focuses on the role of communication theory and skills as they apply to business and organizational settings. Topics include organizational and leadership models, effective communication skills with peers, superiors, and subordinates, environmental factors impacting communication, and interviewing skills. (3-0)

Mathematics

Total Credits 3-4

Take one GT-MA1, prefer MAT1240.

Arts and Humanities

Total Credits 9

Take three GT courses from at least two different categories from AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4.

History

Total Credits 3

Take one GT course from the HI1 category.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Total Credits 6

Take two GT courses from the SS1, SS2 or SS3 categories.

Natural and Physical Sciences

Total Credits 8

Take two GT courses from the SC1 or SC2 categories. (one must be a SC1 course with a lab)

Program Requirements

Total Credits 15

Choose five GT Arts & Humanities Literature (LIT) courses from AH2 category.

Electives

Total Credits 8

Consult with a Northeastern Advisor and select the credits needed based on the specific articulation agreement and transfer institution requirements. The list of approved electives can be found on the Approved A.A.-A.S. Electives page. ENG2021 is strongly encouraged.

Degree & Certificate Options

English Designation

Associate of Arts
60 Credits

Faculty

Jennifer Betzmer
English Faculty
970-521-6747
E.S. French
Sterling
Jennifer Betzmer
Stephanie Budin-Weatherill
English
970-521-6726
E.S. French
Sterling
Stephanie Budin-Weatherill
Celeste Delgado-Pelton
Chair Liberal Arts and Academic Opportunity
970-521-6754
E.S. French- 104A
Sterling
Celeste Delgado - Pelton

Staff

Rebeka Laible
Administrative Assistant II
970-521-6671
E.S. French-104
Sterling
Rebeka Laible