English

Program
Degree Type
Associate of Arts

NHTI's English degree program ensures a sound general education in the Humanities and Sciences while allowing you to pursue interests in literature or creative writing. The associate degree can serve as a stepping stone to a 4-year degree in English or related majors. 

This program can be completed entirely online!

Do you have questions? Contact Alan Lindsay, department chair, at alindsay@ccsnh.edu or 603-271-6484 x4242You can also request more info here!

Admission Requirements

Apply for this program today on our Admissions page with step-by-step instructions and enrollment pathways built just for you!

Career Information

Students who complete this program can enter into the following professions (not an inclusive list):

  • Editing
  • Journalism
  • Publishing
Curriculum

General Requirements

Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts/Language elective - English  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
Humanities/Fine Arts/Language elective - English  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
Liberal Arts/English: Mathematics elective (MATH 120C or higher level)  +
4
0
4
Liberal Arts/English: Mathematics elective (MATH 120C or higher level)  +
4
0
4
Subtotal Credits
40-42
4
42-44

Concentration

A minimum 60 credits is required for graduation.

A minimum of 16 credits hours must be earned through instruction at NHTI with a minimum of 8 credit hours in courses numbered at the 200 level.

Item #
Title
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Subtotal Credits
21
0
21
Total Credits
63-65
Additional Information
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Program Learning Outcomes

Through the study of literature and the practice of writing, the successful English major will be able to identify a diverse range of historically and culturally significant texts; analyze and evaluate those texts; and, with the aid of developed skills in research and writing, apply original ideas and opinions to a wide range of historical and contemporary issues. Upon successful completing of the AA in English, students will be able to identify, analyze, and evaluate a diverse range of historically and culturally significant works of fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. The successful student will also be empowered to develop original ideas and opinions on literary texts and a range of issues related to historical and contemporary Western culture.