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English, Transfer Major AA


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The English Transfer Major is an Associate of Arts Degree designed for students transferring to Iowa Regent Universities to study a variety of undergraduate majors; requirements may vary at other institutions. Students should become familiar with the specific course requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer. Students wanting to pursue this transfer major will have the opportunity to learn the necessary content and skills for upper-level classes at the transfer institution and to be successful in their desired field after graduation. 

Possible undergraduate majors and Bachelor’s degree options:

  • Creative Writing
  • English
  • Journalism
  • Literature
  • Speech Communication
  • Teacher Education
  • Technical Communication

Enrollment Date: Fall and/or Spring Semester

Minimum Required Credits: 60

Campus: Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and Webster City

Department: Humanities

Articulation Agreement: Iowa State University, Clarke University, and St. Ambrose University

CIP#: 23.01010200

Approved: 05/18/2020

Program Outcomes:

  1. Students will analyze diverse perspectives.Students will demonstrate their ability to solve problems.
  2. Students will examine cultural similarities and differences.
  3. Students will demonstrate personal accountability both in and out of the classroom.
  4. Students will evaluate different strategies used in writing, speaking, and/or thinking.
     

Required Courses

These courses will also be used to satisfy requirements of categories I-VIII.

I. Communications/English/Speech

9 Hours Required

II. Math and Science

8 Hours Required

one course from each of the following areas:

III. Social Science

9 Hours Required

one course from at least two of the following three areas:

IV. Humanities

9 hours required

one course from at least two of the following four areas:

V. Distributed Requirements

5 additional hours required from categories I-IV

VI. Institutional Requirement

1 hour required

VII. Computer Literacy

3 hours required

VIII. Electives

16 hours required, choose any course numbered 100 or above.

Total Credit Hours Required: 60

AA Program Notes:

  • Developmental courses numbered less than 100 DO NOT apply toward any certificate, diploma, or degree. Click here for the full Mandatory Assessment and Placement Chart  .   
  • Some courses may only be offered fall or spring semesters.
  • Some courses may have pre-requisites, which could impact sequence.
  • To graduate in four semesters, students must take an average of 15 transferable credits per semester.
  • Some courses may be available online or at other Iowa Central campuses.
  • Although an articulation agreement has been made with the institution(s) listed, students may transfer to another institution. Students must communicate with their Iowa Central advisor and their transfer institution when determining transferability. 
  • Major and/or degree options may vary based on desired transfer institution.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Iowa Central Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. 

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources, Iowa Central Community College, One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501; Telephone: 515-574-1138, Email: concerns@iowacentral.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov. 

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