English & Literature
Open a book of endless possibilities with an Associate of Arts Transfer degree in English.
The heart of a liberal arts education, the study of literature and language, cultivates the empathy, initiative, and creativity that we all need to thrive in the world. Our history is filled with great stories and the literature that tells those stories. Getting your AA in English will allow you to explore literature and prepare you to transfer to a 4-year university and continue your education. This degree will improve your language, writing, and critical-thinking skills and prepare you for a variety of careers. Open your mind and discover new and old worlds with an Associate of Arts in English.
What You'll Learn
When you study English as a major, you will develop skills in:
- Literary concepts and definitions
- Knowing an assortment of genres
- Analyzing and interpreting various works
- Using documented and evidential support
- Understanding historical, cultural, and/or theoretical literary framework
CIP 230101 (DENG)
The purpose of a statewide articulation agreement is to identify the courses a student at a Colorado public community college must complete as part of an AA/AS degree to be guaranteed to be able to complete the designated baccalaureate degree program at public four-year colleges and universities as designated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) transfer agreement.
For more information about this transfer degree please refer to the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
- ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 3 Credits and
- GT - One GT Pathways Mathematics course (GT-MA1), prefer MAT 1240 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
- GT - Three GT Pathways Arts and Humanities courses (Note: GT-AH2 Literature courses will not be accepted to fulfill this requirement)
- GT - One GT Pathways History course (GT-H1)
- GT - Two GT Pathways Social and Behavioral Science course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)
- GT - Two GT Pathways Natural & Physical Science courses (GT-SC1, GT-SC2). One must be with laboratory (GT-SC1)
Literature Courses (15 credit hours)
- GT - Choose five (5) Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Courses Arts and Humanities LITERATURE (LIT) courses within the GT-AH2 category. At least 4 of the 5 LIT courses must be at the 2000-level. Please consult your receiving institution regarding best choices for Literature courses.
Communications Courses (3 credit hours)
- COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credits OR
- COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication:GT-SS3 3 Credits OR
- COM 2250 - Organizational Communication 3 Credits
Elective credit must be completed from the following lists of approved prefixes or courses to bring the total credit hours to 60.
- Any Guaranteed Transfer course.
- Any course in the following prefixes except Special Topics, Independent Study, Capstone, and Internships:
ANT, ART, BIO (1000 OR above), CHE, ECO, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PED, PHI, PHY (1105 OR above), POS, PSY, SOC.
- ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits (OR higher ENG)
- HWE 1061 - Fitness and Wellness 2 Credits
- MAT 1240 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 4 Credits (OR higher MAT course)
- ANY Foreign Language (including ASL) numbered 1011 or higher
Any additional courses taken in the discipline covered by this agreement might not count toward the requirements of the major at the receiving institution.
All courses required for this degree must be completed with a "C" or better to be considered for transfer to another Colorado institution. Transferability of courses to colleges or universities outside of Colorado is determined by the receiving institution.
Graduation Requirements
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
ACC academic plans will help guide you through your chosen program. The academic plan will provide you with important information, like which semesters courses are offered if there are any prerequisites or co-requisites for courses, program outcomes, course sequence recommendations, notes for the program, graduation requirements, and other important information. These are updated annually, so we recommend downloading a copy of yours to keep on track to graduation.
Job Opportunities in English and Literature
Why Get Your Degree in English?
There are many reasons to get your English Transfer AA degree, such as:
- Transfer options: we’ve got guaranteed transfer courses and your AA can transfer to any public Colorado university. Check out your transfer options.
- Faculty: we’ll teach you to write for both the academic setting and "real world" job settings. We’re here it assess and monitor your progress to really sharpen those skills.
- Awards for Excellence in English: this ceremony honors students who excel in English, languages, literature, and humanities. Awards include Writers Studio Achievement Awards and Great Books certificates.
We have published writers, academic scholars, community leaders, and forward thinking faculty. Our alumni have gone on to become English teachers and even attended Law school. So many possibilities for these highly marketable skills!
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