English Associate of Arts
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in English with Literature emphasis. Students gain literature and writing expertise. Careers often require a BA degree or higher. English Literature explores many different opinions, worldviews, and interesting times and places. Students will read some of the great books and poems and discuss a variety of characters, plots, themes, and styles. Studying successful writers allows students to expand their own writing abilities, recognize key issues, and improve their own writing style and voice. This program introduces students to Literature, and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. Career paths for English Literature degree holders include media, public relations, law, marketing, advertising, and teaching. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in English Literature prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts in English (BA) at a four-year university.
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First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| REQUIRED | LIT 1015 or Any LIT Prefix Course from GT-AH2 | 3 |
| REQUIRED | COM 1150/1250/2250 | 3 |
| GT- SS | SOC 1001, PSY 1001, or Any GT-SS | 3 |
| GT- AH | PHI 1011, HUM 1015, THE 1005, or Any GT-AH | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| REQUIRED | Any 2000-Level Literature GT-AH2 Course | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) Course | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) or Any GT-MA1 | 3 |
| GT- SS | SOC 1001, PSY 1001, or Any GT-SS | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| REQUIRED | Any 2000-Level Literature GT-AH2 Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | ENG 2021 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| REQUIRED | Any 2000-Level Literature GT-AH2 Course | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Science (GT-SC1) Course | 4 |
| GT- AH | PHI 1011, HUM 1015, THE 1005, or Any GT-AH | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| REQUIRED | Any 2000-Level Literature GT-AH2 Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | ENG 2021 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Any Science (GT-SC1/2) Course | 3 |
| GT- AH | PHI 1011, HUM 1015, THE 1005, or Any GT-AH | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
You should contact an advisor if you receive a "C" or lower in any ENG or LIT course.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 1021 (GT-CO1) and ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) and ENG 2001 (GT-CO3).
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), if COM 1150 or COM 1250 and any of the five LIT courses are not required for the major at the receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor's degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement, Creative Writing I (ENG 2021) is a "Recommended Elective" course.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take two gtPathways Natural & Physical Science courses (GT -SC1, GT-SC2). One of these courses must have the required laboratory (GT-SC1).
If you take more credits in mathematics and science than are listed, it will reduce the 8 credits of electives needed.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.