English, Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts degree in English is a 60-credit, two-year degree which consists of program requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This degree is preparation for a wide variety of baccalaureate programs and careers. The abilities to write clearly, synthesize information, and speak with clarity and effectiveness are valuable assets in any field.
English AA - Degree Requirements
60 credits:
English Assoc. Requirements (24 cr):
- English Electives: 15 cr
- Art/Literature/Language Electives (outside English): 9 cr
General Education Requirements (24–27 cr):
Foundational Series—13–16 credits
- Communication Skills (9 cr)
- EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
- EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
- CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
- Science and Quantitative Reasoning (4–7 cr)
- Natural Science Lecture + Laboratory (4 cr)
- Minimum competency on ACT/SAT for placement into MA 153 or MA 243 OR completion of intermediate algebra course (if course necessary, 3 cr)
Intellect and Inquiry Series—3 credits
- Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement—lower-level (3 cr)
Lantern Series—8 credits
- Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
- RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
- RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- College Experience (1 cr)
- GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)
Electives (12 cr)