English
Overview
Completing the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a Concentration in English prepares students for careers in communications, research, publishing, and teaching.
The English Concentration in the Associate in Arts program gives students the experience with styles and modes of writing and communications needed to be successful in a variety of careers or to pursue a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and related disciplines in order to further expand your career options. The program includes general education requirements that are part of most undergraduate programs so students can transfer with advanced standing. The Concentration in English also prepares students for paths in law, education, library science, and publishing.
Students in the English pathway will develop their analysis and research skills through discussion and study of works from a variety of genres and periods, and have opportunities to present at an academic conference and to publish in a literary magazine.
Program Type
Associate in ArtsHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| CPT-101 |
Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers ID: CPT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers basic computer history, theory and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and the operating system. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| ART-101 |
Art History and Appreciation Art History and Appreciation ID: ART-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is an introductory course to the history and appreciation of art, including the elements and principles of the visual arts. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| COL-105 |
Freshman Seminar Freshman Seminar ID: COL-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the purposes of higher education and provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the college. The course is designed to help freshmen adjust to the college community, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic survival skills. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours) |
ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals,and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| ANT-202 |
Cultural Anthropology Cultural Anthropology ID: ANT-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an exploration and comparison of selected contemporary cultures, including their languages. The course also includes an introduction to the concepts, methods, and data of socio-cultural anthropology and anthropological linguistics. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| REL-103 |
Comparative Religion Comparative Religion ID: REL-103 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an analysis of the religious experience of various persons and groups, east and west, in traditional and contemporary settings. It includes tribal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. |
• | 3 | ||||
| ENG-214 |
Fiction Fiction ID: ENG-214 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of fiction from several cultures. Emphasis is on the nature of the genre and appropriate reading strategies. It concentrates particularly on analytic reading and writing skills. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (16 Credit Hours) |
ENG-203 |
American Literature Survey American Literature Survey ID: ENG-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of American literature: major authors, genres, and periods. The course emphasizes historical, descriptive and analytical modes of study. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| ENG-238 |
Creative Writing Creative Writing ID: ENG-238 Credit Hours: 3 This course presents an introduction to creative writing in various genres. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| PHI-101 |
Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Philosophy ID: PHI-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes a topical survey of the three main branches of philosophy -- epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics -- and the contemporary questions related to these fields. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| BIO-101 |
Biological Science I Biological Science I ID: BIO-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of the scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell physiology, cell reproduction and development, mendelian genetics, population genetics, natural selection, evolution, and ecology. |
• | • | • | 4 | ||
| Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours) |
ENG-205 |
English Literature I English Literature I ID: ENG-205 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: the study of english literature from the old English period to the romantic period with emphasis on major writers and periods. |
3 | ||||
| ENG-299 |
Special Topics in English Special Topics in English ID: ENG-299 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on a specific purpose for, issue in, or type of English such as South Carolina literature, writing for the Web, or a history of literature censorship in the US. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| HIS-101 |
Western Civilization to 1689 Western Civilization to 1689 ID: HIS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| LNG-101 |
Introduction to Language Introduction to Language ID: LNG-101 Credit Hours: 3 Linguistics 101 is an introduction to the human capacity for language and to how it is acquired. Students identify and learn about characteristics of language varieties, dialects, and styles and examine social and geographical factors that contribute to language variation and change. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,200.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| CPT-101 |
Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers ID: CPT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers basic computer history, theory and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and the operating system. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| COL-105 |
Freshman Seminar Freshman Seminar ID: COL-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the purposes of higher education and provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the college. The course is designed to help freshmen adjust to the college community, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic survival skills. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| ART-101 |
Art History and Appreciation Art History and Appreciation ID: ART-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is an introductory course to the history and appreciation of art, including the elements and principles of the visual arts. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (9 Credit Hours) |
ANT-202 |
Cultural Anthropology Cultural Anthropology ID: ANT-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an exploration and comparison of selected contemporary cultures, including their languages. The course also includes an introduction to the concepts, methods, and data of socio-cultural anthropology and anthropological linguistics. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals,and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| ENG-214 |
Fiction Fiction ID: ENG-214 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of fiction from several cultures. Emphasis is on the nature of the genre and appropriate reading strategies. It concentrates particularly on analytic reading and writing skills. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 (9 Credit Hours) |
REL-103 |
Comparative Religion Comparative Religion ID: REL-103 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an analysis of the religious experience of various persons and groups, east and west, in traditional and contemporary settings. It includes tribal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. |
• | 3 | |||
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| ENG-203 |
American Literature Survey American Literature Survey ID: ENG-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of American literature: major authors, genres, and periods. The course emphasizes historical, descriptive and analytical modes of study. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 (7 Credit Hours) |
BIO-101 |
Biological Science I Biological Science I ID: BIO-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of the scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell physiology, cell reproduction and development, mendelian genetics, population genetics, natural selection, evolution, and ecology. |
• | • | • | 4 | |
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours) |
PHI-101 |
Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Philosophy ID: PHI-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes a topical survey of the three main branches of philosophy -- epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics -- and the contemporary questions related to these fields. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| ENG-238 |
Creative Writing Creative Writing ID: ENG-238 Credit Hours: 3 This course presents an introduction to creative writing in various genres. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 7 (9 Credit Hours) |
ENG-205 |
English Literature I English Literature I ID: ENG-205 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: the study of english literature from the old English period to the romantic period with emphasis on major writers and periods. |
3 | ||||
| HIS-101 |
Western Civilization to 1689 Western Civilization to 1689 ID: HIS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 8 (6 Credit Hours) |
LNG-101 |
Introduction to Language Introduction to Language ID: LNG-101 Credit Hours: 3 Linguistics 101 is an introduction to the human capacity for language and to how it is acquired. Students identify and learn about characteristics of language varieties, dialects, and styles and examine social and geographical factors that contribute to language variation and change. |
• | 3 | |||
| ENG-299 |
Special Topics in English Special Topics in English ID: ENG-299 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on a specific purpose for, issue in, or type of English such as South Carolina literature, writing for the Web, or a history of literature censorship in the US. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,200.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Earn a Bachelor’s Degree
Students who complete the Associate in Arts degree with an English Concentration are prepared to complete their Bachelor of Arts degree with advanced standing. Courses in the English concentration have been selected to prepare students for a rewarding career using communication, research, and organizational skills, and also to satisfy general education requirements at most transfer destinations.
Add a Teaching Certification
Students with an Associate in Arts degree and a bachelor’s degree in English can complete their certification to teach in several ways. In addition to completing a Master’s in Education, prospective secondary English teachers can become certified through several alternative certification processes, including the PACE program (Program of Alternative Certification for Educators), American Board Certification (ABCTE), Teach for America, and Teachers of Tomorrow.
Add a Minor or Concentration in Business Management
Students who want to use their communications and research skills in public relations can add a minor or concentration in Business Management. This program can add context to the critical thinking, analysis, and organizational skills needed in a public relations specialist's role.