Degree Type: Associate of Arts Degree, AA
Pathway: Arts & Humanities
More Options: Classroom Based, Remote Real-Time, Hyflex, Online, Hybrid
Program Length: 4 semesters
Location: Centennial, Rampart Range, Downtown Studio
Transferability: Transferable, Guaranteed Transfer (GT), Non-transferable
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While PPSC does not have a degree specifically for English, we currently offer two degrees for specific disciplines under the English umbrella. Please click on the buttons below to explore our offerings.
What is Studio 121? What am I going to learn? Click on the button below to learn more about Studio 121.
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
$$46,620 / yr
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$$62,550 / yr
-5%
Opportunities for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are expected to grow through 2028.
+16%
Opportunities for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary are expected to grow through 2028.
Check out some English classes you might take below.
Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis and delivery.
Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict.
Examines techniques for creative writing by exploring imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, and other types of creative production such as drama, screenplays, graphic narrative, or creative nonfiction) with emphasis on the student’s own unique style, subject matter and needs.
This course focuses on the role of communication theory and skills as they apply to business and organizational settings. Topics include organizational and leadership models, effective communication skills with peers, superiors, and subordinates, environmental factors impacting communication, and interviewing skills.
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Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) are competencies with which you will be proficient at the completion of an academic program. Program Learning Outcomes link with course learning outcomes and competencies.
Upon completion of the English degree program, you should be able to:
Create and develop ideas within the context of the situation and the assigned task(s)
Critically read, evaluate, apply, and synthesize evidence and/or sources in support of a claim
Follow an appropriate documentation system
Evaluate the relevance of context when presenting a position and identify assumptions
Establish a conclusion that is tied to the range of information presented
Reflect on implications and consequences of stated conclusion
COM 115 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication SS3 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 225 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s) or COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication SS3 3 Credit Hour(s) or COM 2250 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
GT - One GT Pathways course (GT-MA1)
prefer MAT 1240
ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 1022 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1022 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hours
ENG 2001 - English Composition III CO3 3 Credit Hour(s) or HIS 2765 - Writing About History CO3 3 Credit Hour(s)
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Deidre Schoolcraft
719-502-3064
Deidre.Schoolcraft@pikespeak.edu
LaChelle Schilling
719-502-3609
LaChelle.Schilling@pikespeak.edu
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