English

Study Language and Literature

English majors focus on the study of language and literature. Majors explore and practice expository, argumentative, and creative writing as well as critical, analytical, and contextualized reading, with special attention to work in literary genres (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama) and the understanding of other imaginative cultural forms (such as film and graphic novels).

Program Awards

Our English programs are included in the Languages and Literature field of study and offer these awards:

Award	Location	Estimated Completion	Program Map
English (SB 1440), Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)	Chula Vista	# Semesters
English, Associate in Arts Degree: Transfer Preparation	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Literature, Associate in Arts Degree: Transfer Preparation	Chula Vista	# Semesters

Common Careers

Below is a sample of the career options available for the English major. A few of these require an associate in arts degree, most require a bachelor’s degree, and some require a graduate-level degree: writer, poet, journalist, literary or film critic, high school or college instructor, film or television scriptwriter, lawyer, public relations person, technical writer, tutor, interpreter, writing consultant, methods analyst, program developer, grant writer, legislative assistant, civil servant, columnist, business administrator, and advertising agent.

The average annual salary in this field is $61,340 for occupations like Writer/Author.

Typical Duties

• Getting Information
  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Selling or Influencing Others
  Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
• Thinking Creatively
  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
  Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Developing and Building Teams
  Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Working with Computers
  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Scheduling Work and Activities
  Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.