English Emphasis, AS - with Oregon State University
Program Code: AS.OSUENGLISH
The Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in English is for students interested in transferring to Oregon State University, Portland State University, or University of Oregon to complete a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Literature, Creative Writing, and Publishing.
For information contact Amanda Coffey, 503-594-3257 or amandac@clackamas.edu
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Identify research methods appropriate for specific topics;
- Interpret and analyze a variety of texts based on close reading and analysis;
- Construct sound academic arguments that prove an understanding of rhetorical conventions and diverse audiences;
- Rewrite and edit work after reflection upon peer and instructor feedback;
- Collaborate with peers on writing projects and presentations.
Creative writing and publishing students will additionally be able to:
- Complete a short play, screenplay, series of poems, collection of creative nonfiction pieces, compilation of short stories, and/or text for a graphic novel;
- Demonstrate an understanding of independent publishing and production;
- Discover and/or create opportunities for professional publishing and production.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | Credits | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| First-Year French I | ||
| First-Year Spanish I | ||
| HPE-295 | Health & Fitness for Life | 3 |
| WR-121 | English Composition | 4 |
| Biological Science Electives | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter Term | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| American Sign Language | ||
| First-Year French II | ||
| First-Year Spanish II | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Math in Society | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| WR-122 | English Composition | 4 |
| 200-Level English Electives | 4 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| ART-206 or MUS-105 |
History of Art/Enlightenment Through Contemporary or Music Appreciation |
3-4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| American Sign Language | ||
| First-Year French III | ||
| First-Year Spanish III | ||
| 200-Level English Electives | 4 | |
| Physical Science Electives | 4-5 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Second-Year American Sign Language I | ||
| Second-Year French I | ||
| Second-Year Spanish I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Speech Electives | 4 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Winter Term | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Second-Year American Sign Language II | ||
| Second-Year French II | ||
| Second-Year Spanish II | ||
| 200-Level English Sequence | 4 | |
| Cultural Diversity Electives | 4 | |
| Social Processes/Institutions Electives | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Second-Year American Sign Language III | ||
| Second-Year French III | ||
| Second-Year Spanish III | ||
| HST-203 or SOC-225 |
History of the United States or Social Problems |
4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Western Culture Electives | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 94-98 | |
Biological Science Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI-102 | General Biology; Animal Systems | 4 |
| BI-103 | General Biology; Plants & the Ecosystem | 4 |
| BI-204 | Elementary Microbiology | 4 |
| BI-211 | General Biology for Science Majors (Cellular Biology) | 5 |
| BI-212 | General Biology for Science Majors (Animal Biology) | 5 |
| BI-213 | General Biology for Science Majors (Plant Biology & Ecology) | 5 |
| BI-234 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
200-Level English Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-201 | Shakespeare | 4 |
| ENG-202 | Shakespeare | 4 |
| ENG-204 | British Literature: Ancient to Enlightenment | 4 |
| ENG-205 | British Literature: Romantic to Contemporary | 4 |
| ENG-253 | American Literature: Pre-Columbian to Civil War | 4 |
| ENG-254 | American Literature: 1865 to Present | 4 |
Physical Science Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH-221 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CH-222 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CH-223 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| G-101 | General Geology | 4 |
| G-102 | General Geology | 4 |
| G-103 | General Geology | 4 |
| G-201 | General Geology | 4 |
| G-202 | General Geology | 4 |
| G-203 | General Geology | 4 |
| GS-107 | Astronomy | 4 |
| PH-121 | Astronomy | 4 |
| PH-122 | General Astronomy | 4 |
| PH-123 | General Astronomy | 4 |
| PH-201 | General Physics | 5 |
| PH-202 | General Physics | 5 |
| PH-203 | General Physics | 5 |
| PH-211 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| PH-212 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| PH-213 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
English Sequence Options
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-204 & ENG-205 | British Literature: Ancient to Enlightenment and British Literature: Romantic to Contemporary | 8 |
| ENG-253 & ENG-254 | American Literature: Pre-Columbian to Civil War and American Literature: 1865 to Present | 8 |
Speech Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-111 | Public Speaking | 4 |
| COMM-112 | Persuasive Speaking | 4 |
| COMM-218 | Interpersonal Communication | 4 |
| WR-241 | Fiction Writing I | 4 |
| WR-242 | Poetry Writing I | 4 |
| WR-243 | Playwriting I | 4 |
Cultural Diversity Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| R-101 | Judaism and Foundations of Religion | 4 |
| R-102 | Christianity and Islam | 4 |
| R-103 | Asian Religions | 4 |
| R-210 | World Religions | 4 |
Social Processes/Institutions Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANT-103 | Cultural Anthropology | 4 |
| EC-201 | Principles of Economics: MICRO | 4 |
| EC-202 | Principles of Economics: MACRO | 4 |
| HST-101 | History of Western Civilization | 4 |
| HST-102 | History of Western Civilization | 4 |
| HST-103 | History of Western Civilization | 4 |
| PS-201 | American Government and Politics | 4 |
| PS-204 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 4 |
| PS-205 | International Relations | 4 |
| PSY-200 | Psychology As A Natural Science | 4 |
| PSY-205 | Psychology As a Social Science | 4 |
| SOC-204 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| SOC-205 | Social Stratification & Social Systems | 4 |
Western Culture Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-204 | History of Art/Ancient Through Medieval | 4 |
| ART-205 | History of Art/Romanesque Through Baroque | 4 |
| ART-206 | History of Art/Enlightenment Through Contemporary | 4 |
| GEO-208 | Geography of the United States & Canada | 4 |
| HST-101 | History of Western Civilization | 4 |
| HST-102 | History of Western Civilization | 4 |
| HST-103 | History of Western Civilization | 4 |
| HST-201 | History of the United States | 4 |
| HST-202 | History of the United States | 4 |
| HST-203 | History of the United States | 4 |
| PHL-102 | Ethics | 4 |
| PS-203 | State and Local Governments | 4 |
English majors graduate with the ability to analyze the words of others, think both critically and creatively, research ideas and argue important positions, and organize their own thoughts into effective and articulate forms from web content to grant applications, business proposals to novels. Because of these skills, the National Association of Colleges and Employers has ranked English as one of the top-paying liberal arts majors, with average starting salaries above $50,000, and often rising much higher in the ten years after graduating.
Where can a degree in English take you? The employment opportunities that accompany an English major are myriad. One obvious example is the field of publishing. But English majors rarely stop at the obvious. Their skills apply equally well to the fields of public relations, marketing, advertising, and copywriting. In a business setting, English majors often find success as communications managers, web developers, researchers, project leaders, or administrators. If you want your words to reach the lives of others, English might guide you to the areas of journalism, law, government, and public policy. For those who truly love filling a blank page, English can lead into creative writing, speech writing, professional blogging, or technical writing. And the careers of professional writer, librarian, and teacher are ideal if you find that your love of English is uncontainable and must be shared