English Studies: AS

Associate of Science | 61 credits minimum

Program Website
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Program Description
The English Studies program prepares students to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree in English. English Studies majors study literature, language, and other texts through in-depth critical analysis and creative production. Students become complex thinkers and versatile users of language. Courses teach intellectual inquiry, engage students in diverse reading and writing tasks, and address how power may be won or lost through the medium of words.

Career Opportunities
A degree in English Studies prepares graduating students for many careers and professions, as well as advanced academic study. English majors pursue careers in writing, law, teaching, editing, artificial intelligence, marketing, SEO marketing, advertising, library, public relations, political science, policy development, and more. They excel in the skills employers are seeking: critical thinking, oral and written communication, and teamwork.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) Degree General Education Requirements

Program General Education Notes

RECOMMENDED:

Quantitative Literacy (QL): MATH 1030

Humanities (HU): Students should choose an HU designated course outside of the English department.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (9 credits)

Program Elective Courses (9 credits)

Select 9 credits from English Department offerings.

General Electives (9 credits)

Choose additional 9 credits, either from English Department offerings, or from student interest. See advising notes on the Pathways document for suggested electives for students transferring to BA programs.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

English Studies AS: Full-time
Time to completion is 4 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Analyze, interpret, and write about literary and theoretical texts using critical and creative thinking and applying relevant disciplinary approaches.. [1,2,4,5]
Identify and apply disciplinary approaches to the study of diverse literature, including aesthetics, canon formation, literary movements, genres, and critical theories. [1,2,4,5]
Recognize how a broad range of cultural, historical, social, environmental, and ideological contexts impact representation, evaluation, production, and circulation of texts by and for diverse writers and readers. [1,4,6,7,8]
Evaluate how literary texts reflect this broad range of cultural, historical, social, environmental, and ideological contexts surrounding their production and reception within various relationships of power. [1,2,4,5,6,7,8]
Demonstrate facility with research methods appropriate for literary studies: identifying information needs, discovering contextual sources, and locating essays in literary criticism.. [1,4,6,8,9]
Reflect on diverse perspectives and how context affects personal judgements of value and aesthetics. [1,4,6,7]
Describe the value of literary study in relation to the individual, society, and the world. [1,2,4,6]