Associate in Arts, Emphasis in English (Literature)

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in English (Literature) provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in literary and cultural studies. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career in education, publishing, writing, other professional fields, or prepare for application to professional graduate programs.

What You'll Learn

Utilize effective written and oral communications skills to meet the needs of various audiences and contexts, with a special emphasis on scholarly concepts and conventions within the field of English studies.
Perform academic research pertaining to works of literature utilizing scholarly practices and ethical standards.
Analyze literature and other relevant texts in relation to the social, cultural, and historical contexts within which they are produced and consumed.
Analyze literature and other relevant texts in relation to genre, movement, national tradition, and themes.
Synthesize theory, scholarly work, and personal insights to develop and support textual analysis.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Editors

$64,940 Show expanded career information for Editors

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

$66,630 Show expanded career information for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Lawyers

$126,600 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

$57,310 Show expanded career information for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

$53,620 Show expanded career information for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

$38,450 Show expanded career information for Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

$55,180 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Technical Writers

$81,600 Show expanded career information for Technical Writers

Writers and Authors

$53,620 Show expanded career information for Writers and Authors

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in English (Literature)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, English (Literature)
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, English
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Arts, English
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, English

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies (COM) and [SB] or (COM) and [L] requirements simultaneously	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENG+++ or ENH+++	Any ENG Course or Any ENH Course		Complete an ENG or ENH course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in the ENG prefix		3
ENG+++ or ENH+++	Any ENG Course or Any ENH Course		Complete an ENG or ENH course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in the ENG prefix		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENG+++ or ENH+++	Any ENG Course or Any ENH Course		Complete a course that transfers to ASU as an ENG direct equivalent or department elective.		3
CRW160 or CRW242AF or ENG205	Introduction to Writing Poetry or Writing Studio Workshop I: Poetic Forms or Nature of Poetry				3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5

Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
ENH222 or ENH242	Survey of English Literature After 1800 or American Literature After 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Critical course Gateway course	H, HU or HU	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENH221 or ENH241	Survey of English Literature Before 1800 or American Literature Before 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.		HU or C, HU, L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENH201 or ENH202 or ENH221 or ENH241	World Literature Through the Renaissance or World Literature After the Renaissance or Survey of English Literature Before 1800 or American Literature Before 1860	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.	Literature and Culture Before 1800 Course	G, H, HU or H, HU or HU or C, HU, L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG200	Reading and Writing About Literature	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.	Critical course	HU, L	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
ENH221 or ENH241	Survey of English Literature Before 1800 or American Literature Before 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.		HU or C, HU, L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENH221 or ENH241	Survey of English Literature Before 1800 or American Literature Before 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.		HU or C, HU, L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
Elective	Elective				3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENH222 or ENH242	Survey of English Literature After 1800 or American Literature After 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		H, HU or HU	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENG213	Introduction to the Study of Language	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor.		HU, SB	3
ENG+++ or ENH+++	Any ENG Course or Any ENH Course		Complete an ENG or ENH course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in the ENG prefix		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
CRW120 or CRW160 or CRW170 or CRW180 or CRW242AH or ENG210 or ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217 or ENG218	Introduction to Writing Children's Literature or Introduction to Writing Poetry or Introduction to Writing Fiction or Introduction to Writing Nonfiction or Writing Studio Workshop I: Musical Elements of Poetry or Creative Writing or Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing or Writing about Literature	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: ENG102 with a grade of C, or better, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.	Rhetoric Writing and Linguistics Course	None or L or L or L or L	3
Elective	Elective				3
ENG215	Strategies of Academic Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor.		L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT14+	College Mathematics	Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115.	Critical course OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
ENH222 or ENH242	Survey of English Literature After 1800 or American Literature After 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Critical course Gateway course	H, HU or HU	3

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENG+++ or ENH+++	Any ENG Course or Any ENH Course		Complete a course that transfers to ASU as an ENG direct equivalent or department elective.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5

Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies (COM) and [SB] or (COM) and [L] requirements simultaneously	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
ENG200	Reading and Writing About Literature	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.	Critical course	HU, L	3
Elective	Elective				3

Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENG+++ or ENH+++	Any ENG Course or Any ENH Course		Complete an ENG or ENH course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in the ENG prefix		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENH201 or ENH202 or ENH221 or ENH241	World Literature Through the Renaissance or World Literature After the Renaissance or Survey of English Literature Before 1800 or American Literature Before 1860	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.	Literature and Culture Before 1800 Course	G, H, HU or H, HU or HU or C, HU, L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5

Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
ENH221 or ENH241	Survey of English Literature Before 1800 or American Literature Before 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.		HU or C, HU, L	3
ENH221 or ENH241	Survey of English Literature Before 1800 or American Literature Before 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.		HU or C, HU, L	3
CRW120 or CRW160 or CRW170 or CRW180 or CRW242AH or ENG210 or ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217 or ENG218	Introduction to Writing Children's Literature or Introduction to Writing Poetry or Introduction to Writing Fiction or Introduction to Writing Nonfiction or Writing Studio Workshop I: Musical Elements of Poetry or Creative Writing or Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing or Writing about Literature	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: ENG102 with a grade of C, or better, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.	Rhetoric Writing and Linguistics Course	None or L or L or L or L	3
CRW160 or CRW242AF or ENG205	Introduction to Writing Poetry or Writing Studio Workshop I: Poetic Forms or Nature of Poetry				3

Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENH222 or ENH242	Survey of English Literature After 1800 or American Literature After 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		H, HU or HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
Elective	Elective				3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5

Term 8Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		SG or SQ	4
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
ENG213	Introduction to the Study of Language	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor.	HU, SB	3

Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENG+++ or ENH+++	Any ENG Course or Any ENH Course		Complete an ENG or ENH course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in the ENG prefix		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5
ENG215	Strategies of Academic Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor.		L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		3–5

Term 10Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
ENG+++ or ENH+++	Any ENG Course or Any ENH Course		Complete an ENG or ENH course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in the ENG prefix		3
ENH221 or ENH241	Survey of English Literature Before 1800 or American Literature Before 1860	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.		HU or C, HU, L	3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=188763).

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in English (Literature)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in English (Literature)

Details

Editors

$64,940 Show expanded career information for Editors

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

$66,630 Show expanded career information for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Lawyers

$126,600 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

$57,310 Show expanded career information for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

$53,620 Show expanded career information for Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

$38,450 Show expanded career information for Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

$55,180 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Technical Writers

$81,600 Show expanded career information for Technical Writers

Writers and Authors

$53,620 Show expanded career information for Writers and Authors

Pathway Map Options

Full-time Sequence

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Part-time Sequence

Term 1

Term 2

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