2017-2018 Catalog

English Associate of Arts

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.

My Academic Plan

Program Mission & Description

The English program provides quality education in literature and writing through both the traditional classroom setting and online learning environments.

This program might be for you if:

- You are interested in learning more the ways in which stories have influenced and reflected culture and history.

- You would like to gain skills to effectively communicate in written forms.

- You would like to explore the written expression of the human condition.

English is the study of the written word in various formats, including, but not limited to, fiction, creative non-fiction, plays, and poetry. A.A. coursework provides students the opportunity to explore different literary traditions to gain a background on major movements within literature.  With the an AA designation in English students will be taking literature courses (5) that will transfer over to most four year institutions in Colorado.

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Career Opportunities

A bachelor’s degree in English can open doors to several entry level jobs in business and industry.

A degree in English opens the door to careers in:

- Teaching (primary, secondary, and college level)
- Law
- Media (print, broadcast, new media)
- Advertising and marketing
- Public relations
- Technical writing
- "Creative” careers in writing nonfiction, fiction, film/television, and poetry

AA in English

First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You should contact an advisor if you receive a "C" or lower in any ENG or LIT course.

ENG 121English Composition I

3

LIT 115Introduction to Literature I

3

COM- REQCommunication Requirement: __________

3

GT- SSSocial & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________

3

GT- AHArts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

LIT REQLiterature Requirement: __________

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

GT- HI1History (GT-HI1): __________

3

GT- MA1Mathematics (GT-MA1): ___________

3-4

GT- SSSocial & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________

3

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Third Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

LIT REQLiterature Requirement: __________

3

ENG 221Creative Writing I

3

LIT REQLiterature Requirement: __________

3

GT- SC1Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1): ___________

4-5

GT- AHArts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________

3

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Fourth Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.

LIT REQLiterature Requirement: __________

3

ELC- LSTApproved Elective List: __________

3

GT- SC2Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC2): ___________

3

GT- AHArts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________

3

ELC- LS1Approved Elective List: __________

2

Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 60-62