English, AA

Program Code: English-AA

This program can be completed 100% online. 

Program Description

The Associate of Arts, English emphasizes a critical understanding and appreciation of literature through an introduction to, and investigation of, its foundations and expressions. The English Associate of Arts degree program allows the TMCC English department to serve those students seeking a terminal degree or transfer into a baccalaureate program.

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Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
Fine Arts 3 3
Foreign Language 5 4
Mathematics 3 3
Social Science 3 3
ENG 101
or ENG 100
or ENG 113
 Composition I
or Composition Enhanced
or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
 3
 Semester Total16
2nd semester
Foreign Language 5 4
Science 3 3
ENG 102
or ENG 114
 Composition II
or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
 3
ENG 231
or ENG 232
 World Literature I
or World Literature II
 3
ENG 298 Writing About Literature 3
 Semester Total16
3rd semester
ENG 232
or ENG 231
 World Literature II
or World Literature I
 3
Foreign Language 5 3
Science 3 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 3
ENG 281
or ENG 282
 Introduction to Language
or Introduction to Language and Literary Expression
 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
Choose 10 units of electives 4 10
Foreign Language 5 3
 Semester Total13
 Total Units60
3

See approved General Education list for the AA/AS Degree.

4

See program recommendations or requirements.

5

 See approved Foreign Language list for the AA Degree. 

Program Requirements

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.  

To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
English3-6
Must include ENG 102 or ENG 114 1
Fine Arts3
Humanities3
Required:
ENG 231
World Literature I
Mathematics3
MATH 120
Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher)
Science6
Social Science3
Additional College Requirements
Diversity 2[3]
Recommended:
ENG 232
World Literature II
Foreign Language0-14
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions3
Degree Requirements
ENG 281Introduction to Language3
or ENG 282 Introduction to Language and Literary Expression
ENG 298Writing About Literature3
ENG 232World Literature II3
Elective Requirements10-24
200 level transferable English courses6
Any university transfer course. (Recommended: courses related to intended minor at university)4
Total Units60
1

If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114, the additional 3 required units will become elective credit.

2

Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Identify, explain, and demonstrate literary analysis.

PSLO2: Evaluate, analyze, or synthesize historical and cultural contexts, including the ability to identify common and/or dissimilar traits that emerge from literary works.

PSLO3: Analyze literary movements, genres, expressions, and/or traditions to articulate relationships between literary texts and their contexts: culture, society, and individual identity.

PSLO 4: Apply knowledge in the analysis, synthesis, or production of literary works.

Transfer Agreements

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.