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HUENG - Humanities Program, English Option, A.A.

English

Program Title

Humanities Program, English Option, A.A.

Program Code

HUENG

Program Description

The English Option is designed for transfer to a four-year college. With a focus on writing, communication, critical thinking, and independent research, four-year English graduates enter widely diverse professions and industries, among which may include teaching, law, tech, management, business, library and information sciences, marketing, copywriting, editing, and publishing. Students in this option explore both traditional and current forms of literature and digital texts, coupled with liberal arts studies.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Think and write critically about characteristics of traditional and non-traditional literary genres and forms, including digital media, within a cultural framework.
- Cultivate rhetorical skills to generate engaging discussion, interaction, commentary and evaluation of literary, cultural, and digital texts.
- Develop and employ vocabulary and methods of the major critical approaches to literature through written and oral communication.
- Conduct academic research and produce clear and effective written artifacts, including persuasive and analytical essays.

Requirements

General Education: 45-48 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

Career Studies: 12 Credits Required as Follows:

  • Career Studies: 3 credits

    • course - Approaches to Literary Studies Credits: 3 **

  • Career Studies: 3-6 credits from among the following:

    • course - Writing for Business and Social Media Credits: 3

    • course - African-American Literature Credits: 3

    • course - The Short Story Credits: 3

    • course - Introduction to Poetry Credits: 3

    • course - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3

    • course - Introduction to Social Media Credits: 3

    • course - Women's Perspectives in Literature Credits: 3

    • course -Creative Writing Credits: 3

    • course - Technical Writing Credits: 3 *

  • Career Studies: 3-6 credits from among the following:

    • course - Representing Gender Credits: 3 **

    • course - British Literature I: Beginnings to 18th Century Credits: 3 *

    • course - British Literature II: Romantic Era to The Modern Age Credits: 3 **

    • course - World Literature I Credits: 3

    • course - World Literature II Credits: 3

    • course - American Literature I Credits: 3

    • course - American Literature II Credits: 3

    • course - The Literature of Bob Dylan Credits: 3

    • course - Children's Literature Credits: 3 *

    • course - Young Adult Literature: Books and the Adolescent Credits: 3

    • course - Shakespeare's Plays Credits: 3

    • course - Special Project: English Credits: 3

Electives: 0-3 Credits

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Notes:

*Offered Fall Term only

**Offered Spring Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on completion of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

Total Credits: 15-16

Semester 2: Spring Term

Total Credits: 15-16

Semester 3: Fall Term

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

Total Credits: 12-15

Sequence Note:

(1) A minimum of 12 credits are required from the Mathematics, Science or Technological Competency knowledge areas.

Bachelor's Degree Through Brookdale

This is a preferred Associate degree for students planning to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in English.  For information see Dual Admissions or University Partnerships.