Associate of Arts (AS) English, Literature, and Writing Studies

This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in English. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including education, media/entertainment, publishing, law, government, non-profit, and business. It also allows you to transfer ... More

This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in English. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including education, media/entertainment, publishing, law, government, non-profit, and business. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into an English program at a four-year college or university.

Students in this pathway develop skills in written communication, information literacy, analysis and research, multicultural awareness, metacognition/critical self-reflection, problem-solving, audience awareness, group communication and collaboration, and interpersonal communication. Competences in these areas consistently rank at the top of employer wish lists.