English Associate of Arts
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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Literature (GT-AH2) | Any Literature (GT-AH2). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015) | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Approved Elective List. Prefer: Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Organizational Communication (COM 2250) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS). Prefer: Intro to Sociology (SOC 1001) or General Psychology I (PSY 1001) | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011), World Mythology (HUM 1015), or Theatre Appreciation (THE 1005) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| Literature 2000-Level (GT-AH2) | Any 2000-Level Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS). Prefer: Intro to Sociology (SOC 1001) or General Psychology I (PSY 1001) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the 14 credits of electives needed.
Third Semester
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the 14 credits of electives needed.
Fourth Semester
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the 14 credits of electives needed.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Literature (GT-AH2) | Any Literature (GT-AH2). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015) | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Approved Elective List. Prefer: Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Organizational Communication (COM 2250) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 2
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS). Prefer: Intro to Sociology (SOC 1001) or General Psychology I (PSY 1001) | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011), World Mythology (HUM 1015), or Theatre Appreciation (THE 1005) | 3 |
| Literature 2000-Level (GT-AH2) | Any 2000-Level Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 3
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the 14 credits of electives needed.
Spring Semester 5
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS). Prefer: Intro to Sociology (SOC 1001) or General Psychology I (PSY 1001) | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: Creative Writing I (ENG 2021) | 3 |
| Literature 2000-Level (GT-AH2) | Any 2000-Level Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 6
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: Creative Writing I (ENG 2021) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| GT- SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011), World Mythology (HUM 1015), or Theatre Appreciation (THE 1005) | 3 |
| Literature 2000-Level (GT-AH2) | Any 2000-Level Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the 14 credits of electives needed.
Spring Semester 8
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the 14 credits of electives needed.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Prior Learning eligible course
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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 Natural & Physical 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.