Associate of Arts

English

Program

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Program Overview

The English program at MCC prepares students for transfer to a 4-year college and also teaches valuable real-world skills that empower students to participate meaningfully in intellectual, civic and vocational life.

Program Goals & Outcomes

Graduates of this program will have developed:

  • A Versatile Skill Set: Studying English develops critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills
  • Self and Other-Awareness: Studying English exposes students 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 to explore and develop through poetry, fiction, and non-fiction writing.

Degree Program - First Year

Fall Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Science Elective  +
3
0
3
Social Science Elective  +
3
0
3
Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective*  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
14
0
14

Spring Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Literature Elective  +
3
0
3
Mathematics Elective  +
3
0
3 - 4
Social Science Elective  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
0
15-16

Degree Program - Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
English Elective  +
3
0
3
Mathematics Elective  +
3
0
3 - 4
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
0
16-17

Spring Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
English Elective  +
3
0
3
Lab Science Elective  +
3
3
4
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
0
3
Social Science Elective  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
3
16

*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

Total Credits
61-63