Associate in Arts

English - Option

Program

The English Option in Liberal Arts is a writing-intensive degree that prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university. All students shall determine the requirements of their transfer institutions. Students should also check njtransfer.org for transferability of courses. The degree may be completed part-time or full-time. English studies may lead to careers in advertising, broadcasting, publishing, journalism, law, teaching and writing. Students not intending to transfer have found work as administrative assistants or in other positions requiring excellent writing/communication skills.

For information, contact department chair, Jay Peterson, at (609)343-5649 or jpeterso@atlanticcape.edu.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
  • Read critically and communicate effectively in both speech and writing;
  • Evaluate works in literature and the related historical events and movements;
  • Identify the importance of global perspective and culturally diverse peoples;
  • Examine and explain ethical issues and situations, demonstrating sound ethical reasoning;
  • Prepare research projects by locating, evaluating, and effectively documenting information using MLA guidelines; demonstrating efficiency in the appropriate use of technology.

(ENGL-Fall 2023)

General Education Courses

When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.

Communication

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Social Science

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Humanities

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

History

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Diversity

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Foreign Language Requirement

Note: Courses must be taken in a progressive sequence in one language. Students should check transferability. Students may also take a CLEP test to fulfill this requirement.

Course #
Title
Credits
6
Sub-Total Credits
6

Program Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
9
Sub-Total Credits
12

Free Electives

Course #
Title
Credits
4
Sub-Total Credits
4

Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits

(Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)

Total Credits
60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
4
Sub-Total Credits
13