English Transfer Pathway
The English pathway prepares students to gain knowledge, skills, and experience that can lead to careers in public relations, teaching, journalism, fundraising, and the entertainment field or lead to further studies at a four-year college or university in composition, literature, creative writing, critical theory, and literary history.
Core pathway Courses:
ENG 10303 English Composition I OR ENG 10305 Integrated Composition (3-4 cr.)
ENG 10403 English Composition II (3 cr.)
ENG 21400 Introduction to Literature (3 cr.)
HUM 20500 The Individual and Society (3 cr.)
PHL 21000 Introduction to Ethics (3 cr.)
PSY 10100 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)
SOC 10100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
SPE 10500 Public Speaking (3 cr.)
SPE 11401 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.)
Total core pathway credit hours: 27-28
The student will then select additional electives to reach a minimum of 60 credit hours in consultation with an advisor and the desired transfer college/university.
Highly Recommended Electives:
English/Literature/Humanities:
ENG 11800 Intro to Technical and Professional Writing (3 cr.)
ENG 22500 Contemporary Literature (3 cr.)
ENG 22800 Mythology (3 cr.)
ENG 23300 British Literature I (3 cr.)
Mathematics:
MTH 12500 Quantitative Reasoning or higher (4 cr.) (Math course should be chosen based on transfer needs. See academic advisor for assistance.)
Science:
BIO 10100 Biology for Non-STEM Majors (includes lab) (4 cr.)
GEL 10500 Physical Geology (includes lab) (4 cr.)
PHY 11000 General Physics (includes lab) (4 cr.)
Social Science:
POL 10100 Introduction to American Government (3 cr.)
SOC 23500 Racial, Cultural, and Ethnic Diversity (3 cr.)
Other:
MKT 11000 Consumer Behavior (3 cr.)
Possible sequence of courses:
If the student’s schedule permits, taking available courses during the summer can lessen fall and winter semester course loads.
Fall Semester 1: (15-16 credits)
ENG 10303 English Composition I (3 cr.) OR ENG 10305 Integrated Composition (4 cr.)
PSY 10100 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)
SPE 10500 Public Speaking (3 cr.)
Elective course (3-4 cr.) (See recommendations above)
Elective course (3-4 cr.) (See recommendations above)
Winter Semester 1: (16 credits)
ENG 10403 English Composition II (3 cr.)
MTH 12500 Quantitative Reasoning (4 cr.)
SOC 10100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
Elective or additional literature course (3 cr.) (See recommendations above)
Elective course (3 cr.) (See recommendations above)
Fall Semester 2: (16 credits)
ENG 21400 Introduction to Literature (3 cr.)
PHL 21000 Introduction to Ethics (3 cr.)
Science course w/lab (4 cr.)
Elective or additional literature course (3 cr.) (See recommendations above)
Social science elective course (3 cr.) (See recommendations above)
Winter Semester 2: (15-16 credits)
HUM 20500 The individual and Society (3 cr.)
SPE 11400 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.)
Science course with or without lab (3-4 cr.) (See recommendations above)
Elective or additional literature course (3 cr.) (See recommendations above)
Elective course (3 cr.) (See recommendations above)
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Step 1 — Get Started
Apply for admission to the college. Apply for financial aid. p.s. If you need assistance with your financial aid application, we’re here to help!
Step 2
Speak to an advisor!
If you plan to transfer, it is imperative that you work closely with an academic advisor at both the senior institution that you wish to transfer to AND at your advisor at Kirtland to plan a successful program.
Step 3
Complete your program courses.
STEP 4
Graduate with your associate degree from Kirtland. Congratulations!
FINAL STEP
Transfer to the four year college or university of your choice and continue your education.
