Associate Degree
English
An affordable path to prepare for a career in journalism, public relations, technical writing, or other related fields. This associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
Talk to an Enrollment CoachThe AA in English degree program prepares students for baccalaureate degree work in English at most four-year institutions by creating a strong educational foundation in the development of critical thinking, writing, research, and communication skills, including English grammar and mechanics and foreign language.
What You Will Learn

Creativity and Originality -Students illustrate creativity and originality in writing three of the following genres: exposition, contrast-comparison, argument, narrative, poetry and / or drama.

Skills- Students develop mastery of the mechanics of English grammar and syntax.

Analysis and Critical Thinking – Students demonstrate through written and verbal skills the ability to think critically about great authors and their works, knowledge of the literary canon and use of academic sources.

Foreign Language – Students demonstrate intermediate level skills in mechanics, grammar and syntax of a foreign language.


About
The AA in English degree program prepares students for baccalaureate degree work in English at most four-year institutions by creating a strong educational foundation in the development of critical thinking, writing, research, and communication skills, including English grammar and mechanics and foreign language.


Program Benefit
The A.A. in English degree lays the groundwork for future careers in education, journalism, public relations, technical and business writing, and other fields that require expertise in written and oral communication. Students seeking degrees in English need to work towards advanced degrees, including Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Ph.D. or Ed.D. in English.


Program Cost
Average Cost for Degree:
$14,406


Humanities and Education Division Chair:
Degree Program Coordinator:
Jennifer Van Vliet, jvanvliet@gmc.edu
Division Chair:
AnaLisa Ciuffetelli, aciuffetelli@gmc.edu
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