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English A.A. Degree

The English major offers courses in literature, composition, and creative writing designed to enhance communication skills, deepen cultural awareness, provide a breadth of knowledge appropriate for many degree and career education programs, and prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions and a baccalaureate major in English or related majors.

Total Units:

59-61

First Year

Semester 1

14-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ENGWR 300 ^Z College Composition	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F(P), S(P), Su(O)	CRC Area II(a)
ENGCW 400 ¹ ^Z Creative Writing	3	Advisory: ANTH 300 or 310 and eligible for ENGWR 300F	F(O), S(O), Su(O)	CRC Area II(b)
CRC Area II(b)/Math Competency ^Z	3-4	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area II(b)
ENGLT 310 ^Z English Literature I	3	Eligibility for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area I
Any transferable elective ²	2-3		F, S, Su

^Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

¹Suggested course from List A.

² Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 2

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ENGWR 301 ^Z College Composition and Literature or	3	ENGWR 300, ENGWR 480, ESLW 340 or HONOR 375	F, S, Su	CRC Area I
ENGWR 302 ^Z Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking	3	ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area II(b)
ENGLT 311 ^Z English Literature II	3	ENGW 300	S	CRC Area I
CRC Area III(b)-Life Development Skills ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area III(b)
CRC Area V(a)-American Institutions ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area V(a)
CRC Area V(b)-Social Beh. Sciences ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area V(b)

¹ Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ENGWR 302 ^Z Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking	3	ENGWR 300	F, S(O), Su	CRC Area II(b)
ENGLT 320 ^Z American Literature I	3	Eligibility for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area I
1 course from List A	3		See List A
CRC Area IV-Natural Sciences ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area IV
CRC Area III(a)-Physical Education ^Z	1		F, S, Su	CRC Area III(a)
Any transferable elective ¹	2		F, S, Su

¹Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
1 course from List A	3		See List A
ENGLT 321 ^Z American Literature II	3	ENGWR 300	S	CRC Area I
CRC Area VI-Ethnic/Multicultural Studies ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area VI
Any transferable elective ¹	3		F, S, Su
Any transferable elective ¹	3		F, S, Su

¹Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

List A-select a minimum of 6 units from the following

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ENGCW 400 ^Z Creative Writing	3	Eligibility for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area II(b)
ENGCW 410 Fiction Writing Workshop	3	Eligible for ENGWR 300	F, S	CRC Area II(b)
ENGCW 420 ^Z Poetry Writing Workshop	3	Eligible for ENGWR 300	S	CRC Area II(b)
ENGCW 430 Creative Non-Fiction Writing Workshop	3	Eligible for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area II(b)
ENGCW 452 College Literary Magazine	4	Eligible for ENGWR 300	S
ENGED 305 Structure of English	3	ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area II(a)
ENGED 320 Service Learning: Tutoring Elementary Students in Reading	3	Eligibility for ENGWR 300 or ENGRD 310	Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area III(b)
ENGLT 303 Introduction to the Short Story	3	Eligilble for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area I
ENGLT 330 ^Z African American Literature	3	Eligilble for ENGWR 300	S	CRC Area I
ENGLT 336 ^Z Race and Ethnicity in Contemporary American Literature	3	Eligilble for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area I
ENGLT 340 World Literature I	3	Eligibility for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area I
ENGLT 341 World Literature II	3	ENGWR 300	S	CRC Area I
ENGLT 343 Contemporary Third World Literature	3		S	CRC Area I
ENGLT 345 Mythologies of the World	3	Eligilble for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area I
ENGLT 360 ^Z Women in Literature	3	Eligilble for ENGWR 300	S	CRC Area I
ENGLT 370 ^Z Children and Literature	3	Eligilble for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area I
ENGLT 402 ^Z Introduction to Shakespeare and Film	3	Eligilble for ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area I
ENGWR 330 Writing for Publication or	3	ENGWR 300, ENGWR 480, HONOR 375 or JOUR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering
JOUR 340 Writing for Publication	3		Check Class Schedule for offering

Career Options:

Career opportunities for those who have earned BS or BA degree in English include but are not limited to advertising, business, civil servant, columnist/journalist, contract specialist, editor/evaluator, information special, insurance, interpreter, lexicographer, legislative assistant, librarian, manager, methods analyst, program developer, public relations, publisher, researcher, teacher, technical writer, writing consultant.

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 17, 2023

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