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English
Overview
Explore different types of writing, including creative writing, technical report writing, grant writing, scriptwriting, writing for media, writing for the Web or business communications writing while building a solid foundation for bachelor and graduate degrees in English. You’ll learn written communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills through a mix of concentrated English classes and various general education requirements.
Work in many areas
(may include, but not limited to):
Written communication and critical thinking skills are extremely valuable, so English degrees open many doors in various industries, including publishing, education and media.
Prepare for a career as a/an
(may include, but not limited to):
- proofreader
- editor
- instructional designer
- social media specialist
- writer
- educator
Courses
Your pathway to a degree
Associate degree
Degree
- Associate of arts in English
- Grant writing certificate
Note: Certificates are stackable towards an associate degree in technical communications.
University transfer
- Kent State University; bachelor’s degree in English
Additional info
Program learning outcomes
- Analyze different audiences in various contexts through informal and formal writing.
- Demonstrate familiarity with research methods.
- Identify historical contexts and current issues in literary and/or writing studies.
- Interpret knowledge of the human condition and diverse populations from various generic texts in order to recognize perspectives and values different from our own.
- Assess the ways in which literature and language have contributed to new knowledge in the humanities and other disciplines.
Program scholarships
- Marie Stokes scholarship fund
