English Degree

The English degree program at St Charles Community College prepares students for the general study of the English language, with attention to the history and structure of the language, as well as communication skills, and the literature and culture of English-speaking persons. Students who graduate from the English degree program may pursue careers in writing, journalism, teaching, communications, marketing, linguistics, broadcasting, and more. Courses in the English degree program include communication theory, historical literature, including American and British literature. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer english degrees.

St Charles Community College

6116 Arosa St, San Diego, CA

About
St. Charles Community College, located in Cottleville, Missouri, is a public two year college founded in 1986. The school serves the St. Charles County, and is the fourth largest of the 12 community college districts in the state. The school maintains a high quality of education as part of its mission to provide opportunities and services for its residents and students. The school maintains ties with local businesses and participates in cultural and workforce development in order to better serve the community. Constant review and updating of facilities, programs and services ensures that they remain relevant for current and future students.

Academics
St. Charles Community College offers a large variety of programs that allows students to choose the one that best reflects his or her goals. Academic transfer programs mirror the curriculum offered during the first two years of a four year education, followed by transferring to a four year college or university to complete the final two years and earning a bachelor's degree. Transfer to public schools in Missouri are made easier through agreements in place that ease admission requirements. Transfer to private or out of state schools will have varying requirements best approached through the assistance of a counselor in order to formulate a curriculum that best meets the requirements.

Career training programs provide an education in a specific industry or field and assist students in developing the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Students will take both traditional and practical courses as needed by the specific program, with practical courses providing simulated work environments that allow for training under the supervision of experienced professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate which demonstrates competency to potential employers.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Biology
• Criminal Justice
• Graphic Design
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
St. Charles Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individuals who wished to enroll to do so through the completion and submission of the admissions application and payment of all related fees. Students must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma, and should supply transcripts and test scores if available. Prior to registration students are encouraged to participate in orientation, meet with a counselor and may be required to take a placement exam.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided by which will be used by the school's financial aid department to determine the extent of need and aid program eligibility when constructing the student's financial aid packet. Aid must be applied for each academic year in a timely manner. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional tax and financial information which will be compared to the FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St Charles Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in english.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 750
  • Average Annual Salary: $93000

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).