English Associate in Arts

Develop essential critical-thinking skills

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English will be able to complete their first two years of college with courses at Lake Michigan College. All courses in English and other recommended courses are transferable to institutions in Michigan and elsewhere.

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If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP) or visit lakemichigancollege.edu/transfer.

General Education Requirements	Credit Hours
English 101, English Composition	3
English 102, English Composition, or Communication 101, Introduction to Public Speaking	3
*Humanities/Fine Arts	6
Mathematics	4
*Natural Sciences	8
*Social Sciences	6

Major Requirements	Credit Hours
Program requires at least 15 credits in ENGL or approved course of study*** (Excluding ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 or ENGL 103)	3
General Electives	27

English courses offered at LMC	Credit Hours
English 101, English Composition	3
English 102, English Composition	3
English 103, Technical Writing	3
English 201, Gender Studies	3
English 203, Masterpieces of English Literature I	3
English 204, Masterpieces of British Literature II	3
English 205, Introduction to Shakespeare	3
English 206, Modern Drama	3
English 208, Literary Interpretation	3
English 209, American Novel	3
English 210, American Literature to 1865	3
English 211, American Literature 1865 to Present	3
English 214, Children’s Literature	3
English 215, Poetry	3
English 216, Literature of Black America	3
English 217, Creative Writing	3
English 220, Contemporary Fiction	3

*From at least two academic diciplines

***An approved course of study can be developed with an advisor to align with a specific transfer school or career need.

*From at least two academic disciplines.
**Credit hours listed are based on minimum earned. For example, MATH courses have 3, 4, or 5 credits.
Please see catalog for courses that have honors equivalents and meet Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) transfer guidelines. Completion of the MTA requires 30 credits of coursework in the 5 MTA distribution areas.