2024-2025 Catalog
English, AA
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Award: Associate of Arts
Degree Code: EGLD
Number of Credits: 60
Program Description
Cecil College’s Associate of Arts in English provides the first two years of study towards a major in English. This concentration offers a strong foundation in literary studies and cultural literacy, requiring extensive practice of critical reading, writing, analysis, and interpretation. Students who complete an English major may transition into an English major at a four-year institution, and from there, may transition into advanced study in literature, literacy, rhetoric, or related fields; or they may pursue careers in business, education, law, communications, publishing, or any profession that requires sophisticated reading, writing, and analytical skills.
Transfer Information
Cecil College has the following transfer agreements: https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements. Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.
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Career Opportunities
Creative writer, technical writer, journalist, publisher, editor, teacher, researcher, media, and other related areas. General Education Requirements
General Education Requirement Electives - 22-23 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection. - ARTS/HUM - Arts and Humanities Electives (H) - 6 Credits 1
- MAT - Math Elective (M) - 3-4 Credits 2
- SCI - Science Electives with Lab (S/SL) - 7 Credits 3
- SOC SCI - Social Science Electives (SS) - 6 Credits 4
Program Requirement Electives - 13-14 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection. - HST - History Elective (H) - 3 Credits
- ELECT - General Education Electives (SS, H, or I) - 10-11 Credits 5
Recommended Sequence
The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning. Fall I (16 Credits)
- EGL 101 - College Composition (E) Credits: 3
- MAT - Math Elective - 3 Credits
- HST - History Elective - 3 Credits
- SOC SCI - Social Science Elective - 3 Credits
- SCI - Science Elective with Lab - 4 Credits
Spring I (15 Credits)
- EGL 102 - Composition & Literature (H) Credits: 3
- SOC SCI - Social Science Elective - 3 Credits
- ARTS/HUM - Arts and Humanities Elective - 3 Credits
- SCI - Science Elective - 3 Credits
- ELECT - General Education Elective - 3 Credits
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and be able to: - Identify and evaluate the writers, genres, periods, and critical theories of American, British, and World Literatures, including the works of historically underrepresented people.
- Critically analyze the cultural, historical, and social significance of literary and historical works through effective written and oral communications.
- Employ current research techniques and resources to place students’ original ideas in dialog with discipline experts.
- Write clear, informed, persuasive, and stylistically adept prose for varying audiences and purposes, in both print and multimedia forms.
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