English Degrees, Certificates and Transfer Pathways

Humanities

If you think English is only about grammar, think again! In English classes, you can expect to study humanity through reading and analyzing texts and through producing your own writing to develop strong skills in communication, critical thinking, and empathy--all essential for human development and hot commodities in any job market.

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Many employers are seeking people who can think critically and express messages clearly in today’s workforce. A Literature and/or Creative Writing major will foster these skills with practice in critical thinking, analysis, expression, and exploration of diverse voices in writing. In Literature, students will gain a foundation in close reading and discussing major themes within novels, poems, plays, speeches, works of non-fiction, and other texts. In Creative Writing, students have the opportunity to study and compose primary texts, building their own portfolio of work. Studying Literature and Creative Writing often catapults individuals to careers in marketing, law, public relations, teaching, journalism, information science, and a variety of other fields.

Program Length

On average, if a student attends full time, they are able to complete these programs within two years.

Transfer Options

The English literature major at IVC offers lower-division coursework — including survey courses, genre-based courses, and specialized topics — that prepares students for the critical and literary analysis that they will engage in after transfer to a four-year institution.

The English creative writing major offers an opportunity to learn about and practice the craft of various genres--creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and screenwriting--with published writers, as well as an opportunity to experience the world of publishing through work on our literary journal, The Ear.

IVC English majors have transferred to UCs, CSUs, and private colleges such as Chapman and USC.

Program Specific Support

The Writing Center is both a beautiful on-campus space for completing academic work and an online platform where students can meet one-on-one with professors to discuss their writing in a friendly, supportive environment.

Your Support Team

Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!

Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!

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Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates

Sample Academic Plans

English UC TransferCSU TransferAA

UC Transfer: English, Major* IGETC-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 1 or 1H	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 10*	Statistics Course	2A	3
LIT 20	Survey of British Literature to 1776	3B & Major	3
ARTS	Arts GE Course	3A	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 2 or 2H	College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking	1B	4
LIT 21	British Literature from Blake to the Present	3B & Major	3
COMM 1	Communication Fundalmentals	1C	3
Social and Behavioral Science	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
English Major	English Major Prep Course	Major	3
Biological	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Social and Behavioral Science	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
English Major	English Major Prep Course	Major	3
Social and Behavioral Science	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Physical Science Lab	Science Lab GE Course	5C	1
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		2-3

Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.

Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.

CSU Transfer: English for Transfer, AA-T* CSU-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1 or 1H	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
Learning & Self Development	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
WR 2 or 2H	College Writing 2: Critical Thinking, Writing	A3	4
LIT 1	Introduction to Literature	C2 & Major	3
ARTS	Arts GE Course	C1	3
Social Science	Social Science GE Course	D	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
English Major	English Major Course from List A	C2 & Major	3
English Major	English Major Course from List B	Major	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
English Major	English Major Course from List A	Major	3
English Major	English Major Course from List C	Major	3
Life Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3
Life Science Lab	Life Science Lab	B3	1
PS 1	American Government	D	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		2-3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement in CSU GE Area B4.

English - Literature, AA AA-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1 or 1H	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
English Major	English Major Course from List A	Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	1
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 2 or 2H	College Writing 2	1C & Major	4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
LIT 1	Introduction to Literature	6 & Major	3
ENGL Major Course	English Major Course from List A	Major	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
English Major	ENGL Major Course from List B	Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3
Lifelong Health	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
LIT 46	Ethnicity and Literature of the US (Spring Only)	5	3
English Major	English Major Course from List C	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Fine Arts Arts	Fine Arts and Languages GE Course	7	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

Creative Writing AA

English - Creative Writing, AA AA-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1 or 1H	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Various (Math/Math Related GE Course)	1C	3-5
WR 10	Introduction to Creative Writing	7 & Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	1
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 2 or 2H	College Writing 2	1C & Major	4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
LIT 1	Introduction to Literature	6 & Major	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
English Major	English Major Course from List A	Major	3
English Major	English Major Course from List B	Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
English Major	English Major Course from List C	Major	3
English Major	English Major Course from List D	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

AA = Associate of Arts
AS = Associate of Science
AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
COA = Certificate of Achievement
COP = Certificate of Proficiency

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Program Length

Transfer Options

Program Specific Support

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Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates

English UC TransferCSU TransferAA

UC Transfer: English, Major* IGETC-GE 2 Years Full-Time

CSU Transfer: English for Transfer, AA-T* CSU-GE 2 Years Full-Time

English - Literature, AA AA-GE 2 Years Full-Time

Creative Writing AA

English - Creative Writing, AA AA-GE 2 Years Full-Time

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