Associate Degree

English

An affordable path to prepare for a career in journalism, public relations, technical writing, or other related fields. This associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.

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The AA in English degree program prepares students for baccalaureate degree work in English at most four-year institutions by creating a strong educational foundation in the development of critical thinking, writing, research, and communication skills, including English grammar and mechanics and foreign language.

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What You Will Learn

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Creativity and Originality -Students illustrate creativity and originality in writing three of the following genres: exposition, contrast-comparison, argument, narrative, poetry and/or drama.

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Skills- Students develop mastery of the mechanics of English grammar and syntax.

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Analysis and Critical Thinking – Students demonstrate through written and verbal skills the ability to think critically about great authors and their works, knowledge of the literary canon and use of academic sources.

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Foreign Language – Students demonstrate intermediate level skills in mechanics, grammar, and syntax of a foreign language.

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Whether you want to attend classes online, or at our historic Milledgeville campus, or at any of our eleven satellite locations, we have a convenient option just for you.

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Thanks to our Transfer Agreements, GMC students can take their college credits with them to dozens of other colleges and universities. Why pay more for core curriculum when you take the same accredited courses at GMC for less, and then transfer to the four-year college of your choice? Here’s a cost comparison:

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Concentration Courses

SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I, FRE 201 Intermediate French I, or GER 201 Intermediate German I

This course is designed to continue listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish with further study of the culture of Spanish speaking regions. Basic pronunciation, conversation, and structure are stressed. This course is a continuation of SPA 102.
Prerequisite: SPA 102

FRE 201 Intermediate French I – This course is designed to continue listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French with further study of the culture of French speaking regions. Basic pronunciation, conversation, and structure are stressed. This course is a continuation of FRE 102.
Prerequisite: FRE 102

GER 201 Intermediate German I – This course is designed to continue listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German with further student of the culture of German speaking regions. Basic pronunciation, conversation, and structure are stressed. This course is a continuation of GER 102.
Prerequisite: GER 102

ENG 201 World Literature I

This course is an introduction to the masterpieces of the World, from the ancient Greeks through the Renaissance.

Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a “C” or better.

ENG 202 World Literature II

This course is an introduction to the masterpieces of the World from the mid-seventeenth century to the present.

Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a “C” or better

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About This Program


The AA in English degree program prepares students for baccalaureate degree work in English at most four-year institutions by creating a strong educational foundation in the development of critical thinking, writing, research, and communication skills, including English grammar and mechanics and foreign language.

Degree Program Coordinator


Dr. Jennifer Van Vliet, jvanvliet@gmc.edu

Program Benefits


The A.A. in English degree lays the groundwork for future careers in education, journalism, public relations, technical and business writing, and other fields that require expertise in written and oral communication. Students seeking degrees in English need to work towards advanced degrees, including Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Ph.D. or Ed.D. in English.

Cost for the Degree


Average Cost for this Degree:
$8,280

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