The English degree program is for Community College of Philadelphia students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs in English and for students interested in literature and writing. The A.A. degree in English is appropriate for students who wish to focus on literature and writing, while demonstrating an understanding of critical approaches to literary study, considering how elements typical of a literary genre help to create a work’s theme or artistic impact, analyzing literature in a cultural or historical context, and writing effectively in the discipline of literature. Because transfer institutions require students to take specific courses, it is highly recommended that students consult catalogs of schools to which they might transfer and transfer worksheets available in the Career and Transfer Center (or from the English Department), as well as their advisors and mentors, in order to make appropriate selections for their elective courses. The A.A. degree in English is appropriate for students who wish to focus on literature and writing, while improving their ability to read, analyze, interpret, research and persuade.
English
Description:
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:
- Identify elements typical of a literary genre and communicate how those elements worktogetherto create a work's theme or artistic impact.
- Employ relevant terminology associated with literary analysis.
- Analyze a work of literature in its cultural and historical context.
- Engage in effective academic writing within the discipline of literature.
Program Entry Requirements:
Students are typically required to take the College's placement tests at their time of entry. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and Mathematics courses as a part of their degree program. Students must be at the ENGL 098/ENGL 099 or ENGL 098 ESL/ENGL 099 ESL level to enter the program.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in English, a student must complete a minimum of 61 credit hours as prescribed and attain a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average)
Course Sequence:
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 credits | ENGL 101 | |
| ENGL 190 - Introduction to Literature | ENGL 101 which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits | Humanities, Writing Intensive, Interpretive Studies, |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 137 - Geometry for Design or MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis or MATH 161 - Precalculus I |
For MATH 137: FNMT 017, or placement in FNMT 118 or higher For MATH 150: FNMT 118 ready For MATH 161: FNMT 118 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 credits | Mathematics |
| CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts * | 3 credits | Tech Comp | |
| ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or GEOG 103 - Introduction to Human Geography or HIST 121 - Global History I or HIST 122 - Global History II or other Social Science Elective selected in consultation with an advisor |
3 credits | Social Sciences |
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Elective | 3 or 4 credits | ||
| Any 200-level English course (with the exception of ENGL 214) or ENGL 106 - Grammar or ENGL 137 - Introduction to Theater |
For ENGL 122: ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better For ENGL 211 through ENGL 272: ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 credits | |
| World Language 102 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) or ENGL 122 Writing for Mass Media or other Humanities Elective chosen in consultation with an advisor **** |
For ENGL 122: ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | |
| PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy or PHIL 111 - Critical Thinking or PHIL 152 - Philosophy of Religion or PHIL 211 - Ethical Problems or RS 101 - Introduction to Religion or RS 151 - World Religions or RS 170/HIST 170 - Religion in American History or RS 175 - Religions of the Middle East |
3 credits | ||
| ENGL 285 - Portfolio Development or other General Elective in consultation with an advisor † |
3 credits |
Notes
* Students with computer skills may apply for credit by exam through the Computer Technologies Department.
** Students in the Creative Writing Academic Certificate should take ENGL 205 in the second semester, ENGL 280, 281, 282, or 283 in the third semester, and ENGL 280, 281, 282, or 283 concurrently with ENGL 285 in the fourth semester.
*** Students are required to take two survey courses: one in the second semester and one in the third semester
**** Students who wish to study a world language or who plan to transfer to an institution that requires a world language are advised to take two semesters of a world language as their humanities electives.
† Students enrolled in Creative Writing Certificate must take ENGL 285: Portfolio Development. ENGL 285 is only open to students enrolled in the Creative Writing Certificate. Other students choose a General Elective based on area of interest and transfer institution selected in consultation with an advisor.
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:
61
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.
For More Information, Contact:
The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8450; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.