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 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| LIT 115 | Introduction to Literature I | 3 |
| COM- REQ | Communication Requirement: __________ | 3 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________ | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & 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 REQ | Literature Requirement: __________ | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | History (GT-HI1): __________ | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | Mathematics (GT-MA1): ___________ | 3-4 |
| GT- SS | Social & 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 REQ | Literature Requirement: __________ | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Creative Writing I | 3 |
| LIT REQ | Literature Requirement: __________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1): ___________ | 4-5 |
| GT- AH | Arts & 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 REQ | Literature Requirement: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| GT- SC2 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC2): ___________ | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| ELC- LS1 | Approved Elective List: __________ | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |