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English
Why Study English at RC
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a Bachelor’s degree in English leads to employment in adult education, remedial education, literacy, and GED teaching. Other fields that employ English majors include counseling, editing, interpreting, translation, and K-12 teaching. A BA in English is also considered a rigorous, complementary education for careers in the legal profession including lawyers, paralegals, judges, and clerks.
Courses and Programs
The Composition Program offers various English courses in Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature.
English Degree and Certificate Programs:
| Program Map | DEGREE / CERTIFICATE |
|---|---|
| English (AA-T) | Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) |
| Creative Writing (CA) | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
| Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) | Certificate of Achievement (IGETC) |
| Literature (CA) | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
Program maps represent one possible pathway through the program and are for reference only. Detailed information is available in the course catalog.
Students should make a counseling appointment to create a customized education plan to fit their needs.
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English Department Resources
RC Literary Arts
The Reedley College One Book/One College project, which began in fall 2015, was initiated by the Student Learning Outcomes Committee as a way to encourage student engagement.
Kings River Review
Beginning in fall 2021, The Kings River Review will be publishing artwork, creative nonfiction, short fiction, and poetry of community college students from across the country and feature a Reedley College writer and artist in each edition.
Reading & Writing Center
The RWC has embedded a tutor in every ENGL 1A COURSE. You can meet with your Embedded Tutor/ or another available tutor, either for One-on-One appointments or you can sign up to be in weekly Small Group Tutoring. Join the Reading/Writing Center Canvas Resource Page and get connected to a tutor in Zoom.
Themed English Classes
College English courses with a themed approach offer students a unique and engaging way to explore the intricacies of language and literature.
