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The English program at MCC will do more than just prepare you for transfer to another program or institution; it will help you gain insight into yourself and others. As an English major, you’ll learn valuable real-world skills that will empower you to participate meaningfully in intellectual, civic and vocational life.
Coursework in English provides foundational skills in how to:
- Think, read and write critically and creatively.
- Comprehend and evaluate readings and understand them as products of historical and cultural contexts.
- Read and write with an appreciation for the aesthetic and expressive possibilities of language.
- Analyze and synthesize complex information.
- Engage ethically with the ideas of others.
- Find high-quality research sources and weed out sources of mis/dis/-mal-information.
- Ethically and effectively leverage the power of AI in research and writing.
- Communicate effectively in writing or speech using varied and appropriate rhetorical approaches.
- Research comprehensively and ethically at every stage of the process from idea generation to presentation of the final product.
One goal of the English program is to help you develop into a future scholar, citizen and professional through coursework in research, rhetoric, writing and literature. Exposure to a wide variety of texts and ideas will help you become a more thoughtful and intellectually curious person, well positioned to move on to additional study
Graduates of this program will have developed:
- A Versatile Skill Set: Studying English develops critical thinking, communication and analytical skills that will serve you well in every aspect of your life and vocation.
- Self and Other-Awareness: Studying English exposes you to diverse cultures and human experiences through literature. This broadens perspectives and deepens understanding of the world, facilitating both personal growth and professional opportunities.
- Creativity and Expression: English studies foster creativity and self-expression, allowing space for you to explore and develop your own voice through poetry, fiction and non-fiction writing. Whether you are looking to get into a creative industry, or you just appreciate the power and beauty of the written word, an English major could be a great fit for you.
Students in the English degree can successfully transfer to colleges and universities around the country, including:
- Boston University
- Emerson College
- Keene State College
- Plymouth State University
- Rivier University
- Southern NH University
- University of New Hampshire
- University of Massachusetts
- ...and many more!
New Hampshire Transfer Connections
The NH Transfer Connections program streamlines the transfer process between schools in the Community College System of NH (CCSNH) and schools in the University System of NH (USNH). Requirements for participants are outlined at nhtransfer.org; additional information can also be obtained from MCC’s Career Development & Transfer Services.
A degree in English can prepare you for potential jobs like:
- Advertising Assistant
- Copywriter
- Corporate Trainer
- Editor
- Educator
- Freelance Writer
- Journalist
- Manager
- Marketing Director
- Project Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- Technical Writer
Degree Program - First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Degree Program - Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
*Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective: any course with ANTH, ARTS, ASL, BIOL, CHEM, ECON, ENGL, ENVS, ESCI, FREN, GEOG, GEOL, HIST, HUMA, MATH, PHIL, PHYS, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, or SPAN in the course number
**ENGL200M: This course can count as pre- or post-1800 course dependent on topic. Please contact the English Department Chair with questions