Associate in Arts

English Concentration

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Department
Language & Literature

The English concentration is for students who plan to transfer as a junior to a bachelor's degree program.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Arts - English

Requirements

First Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Humanities & Fine Arts  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Second Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Natural or Physical Science  +
3 - 4
COM103 or Concentration Elective  +
3
General Education Elective  +
3
Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Third Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
American, British or World Literature  +
3
Natural or Physical Science  +
4
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Concentration Elective for English  +
3
Concentration Elective for English  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

Fourth Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
American, British or World Literature  +
3
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Concentration Elective for English  +
3
Concentration Elective for English  +
3
Elective (if needed)  +
2
Sub-Total Credits
14
Total Credits
60-62
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Career Outlook

Excellent employment opportunities abound for students whose critical thinking and writing skills enable them to communicate effectively and clearly, participate in decision making, and learn autonomously. Career fields include education, law, publishing, advertising, public relations, personnel management, administration, writing, and library services.

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Note: The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.