Associate of Arts in English (English, AA)
Welcome to the most practical major around. English majors become writers, publishers, editors, lawyers, journalists, teachers, social media managers, entrepreneurs, policy analysts, public relations executives, public servants, and much more.
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What can I do with an English Major?
As an English major, you have a wide selection of careers to choose from. English majors are trained to organize ideas logically, write well, and develop good arguments. They observe and read critically, analyze complex information, and conduct research to support an argument and approach a problem from multiple perspectives. They are expert communicators who can clearly articulate complex ideas. Employers often seek well-rounded individuals with the skill set provided by an English major.
With your training as an English major, you increase both your marketability and your chances for promotion after you land that first job, when employers recognize your higher-level skills. You cannot be downsized, outsourced, offshored, or disrupted. Just as importantly, you also equip yourself to be an informed citizen of a democracy and member of a multicultural society.
Career Opportunities
- Advertising
- Business
- Education
- Law
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Public Service
- Publishing
- Writing
Success Starts Here
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go!”
- Major
- English
- Degree
- English A.A.
Description
The Associate of Arts in English degree program is intended for students who want to broaden and deepen their understanding of literature and develop their own writing skills for professional and scholarly purposes, as well as for personal growth. Through the study of English - i.e. rhetoric, academic writing and research, immersion in and analysis of literature - graduates will be able to advance to four-year programs in English, Writing, Creative Writing, Communications, Literature, or Journalism, as well as any other majors in which writing skills and an appreciation of literature are required.
Requirements
Complete CSS-100
| CSS-100 College Student Success |
Complete the following groups:
COMPLETE ENG-101
| ENG-101 College Composition I |
ENG-102 and ENG-112
| ENG-102 College Composition II |
| ENG-112 Speech |
Complete 1 Mathematics Elective from: MAT-100, 123, 110, 111, 112, 114, 211, 212, or 215"
RECOMMENDED: MAT-123 MATH FOR LIBERAL ARTS
Complete the following groups:
COMPLETE CSC-100
| CSC-100 Intro to Computers and Computing |
2 LAB SCIENCE ELECTIVE
Complete 1 Diversity Elective. From: LIT-205 LIT-210 LIT-211 LIT-214 LIT-215 or LIT-225.
Complete 2 Social Science Electives.
Complete the following courses:
| HIS-210 History of Western Civilization I |
| HIS-211 History of Western Civilization II |
Complete 3 Humanities Electives.
TAKE 2 HUMANITIES COURSES FROM LIT-215, 216, 225 226
| LIT-215 World Literature to 1650 |
| LIT-216 British Literature to 1650 |
| LIT-225 World Literature From 1650 to Present |
| LIT-226 British Literature 1650-PRESENT |
TAKE 1 FINE ART ELECTIVE COURSE
Take LIT-201 LIT-202 LIT-204 LIT-205 LIT-206 LIT-207 LIT-208 LIT-209 LIT-210 LIT-211 LIT-214 LIT-220 or FLM-102
Complete the following Literature/English Electives:
1 LITERATURE/ENGLISH ELECTIVES FROM GROUP A OR C
Take ENG-103 ENG-113 ENG-115 ENG-210 ENG-215 ENG-211 OR THA-205;
TAKE ADVANCED ENGLISH SEMINAR
| ENG-290 Advanced English Seminar |
We look forward to helping you achieve your goals. Use one of the links below to start your journey at HCCC!
Are you ready to get started?
- Apply today.
- Visit our Admissions and Financial Aid page for more information.
Are you looking for more information?
- Contact the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at (201) 360-4750 or via email at HUM-SSFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.
- Contact the English Department at (201) 360-4380 or via email at englishFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.
- View other programs in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences or view all Academic Pathways.
- For more information on Liberal and Visual Arts careers, visit Career Coach.
Are you looking for other options?
- Visit the School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
- Visit HCCC’s Early College program page.
- Thinking about transfer? Visit the Transfer Pathways page.
Contact Information
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Office of ESL and Academic Foundations English
71 Sip Avenue, L-320
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201) 360-4382
eslFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
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Hours
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed Saturday and Sunday)