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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
ENGLISH
Transfer
Engineering is a highly competitive transfer degree
which is impacted at many universities. The following
courses are minimal requirements for most engineering
majors: CHEM 100, 201, 202; MATH 226, 227;
PHYSICS 100, 201, 202, 203.
IGETC or CSU General Education-Breadth
Requirements are not always appropriate for an
engineering major; for the most current information, visit
www.assist.org.
• University of California, Riverside
Chemical Engineering
• California State University
CSU Campuses that offer Engineering majors
include: Chico, Fresno, Long Beach, Los Angeles,
Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Diego, San
Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo and Maritime
Academy.
ENGLISH
The study of English offers the student development of
writing and critical thinking skills as well as an
appreciation of literature. Reading and writing about the
human experience provides a vital foundation for all
learning.
Since English composition courses are designed to help
the student write the kinds of papers commonly required
in college courses, the student’s first course in
composition should be taken during the first semester
(15 units) of college work, and the second course during
the second semester (15 to 30 units)
Career Opportunities
B.A. Level (Most careers require a bachelor’s degree.)
Copywriter
Creative Writer
Editor
Journalist
Library Reference Worker
Magazine Writer
Proofreader
Public Relations Worker
Researcher
Technical Writer
Teacher
Professor
Faculty
Full Time
Tim Adell
Claudia Basha - Emeritus
Jack Beckham
Bryce Campbell
Andrea Glebe
Patricia Golder
Carol Golliher - Emeritus
Joe Pendleton
Judy Solis
Patricia Teel
Karen Tomlin
Patricia Wagner
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
Associate Degree
No associate degree offered with a major in English.
English courses may be used to fulfill requirements for
an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Liberal Arts.
See Liberal Arts for degree requirements. ENGL 138
(Cooperative Education) may be used as Elective credit,
but may not be used to fulfill major requirements.
Transfer
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are
some schools that have programs that might interest
you. For the most up-to-date information on these
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
• California State University, San Bernardino
English major
• University of California, Riverside
English major
ENGLISH COURSES
ENGL 6 BASIC READING AND WRITING
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the associate degree. (No prerequisite.)
This is a basic reading and writing course designed to
build reading comprehension at both literal and
inferential levels and to build proficiency in the basics of
writing expository prose. This course emphasizes the
connections between reading and writing.
ENGL 8 READING IMPROVEMENT
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the associate degree. (No prerequisite)
The course emphasizes the improvement of vocabulary
and reading comprehension skills. Course work focuses
on comprehension, analysis and evaluation of textbooks
and other pre-college level reading materials. Assignments
develop study strategies such as textbook
marking, test taking and concentration.
ENGL 10.0 LABORATORY IN WRITING
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. This course does
not apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite.
Pass/No Pass.) This course may be taken four times.
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