English Degree

The English degree program at Woodland 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 Alabama colleges that offer english degrees.

Woodland Community College

3736 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL

Woodland Community College, located in Woodland California at 2300 E. Gibson, offers students a wide variety of courses in four major areas, or career and technical education, fine arts and humanities, math and science, and the social sciences. Specializations under the career and technical education category include:

• Accounting
• Agriculture
• Administrative Justice
• Business
• Early Childhood Education
• Economics
• Human Services
• Fire Technology
• Mass Communications.

Students may also participate in co-op work experiences in addition to their academic training. Currently, around 2,900 undergraduates are enrolled at the California college. Tuition is much higher for out-of-state residents, who pay $190/unit. California students are charged $46/unit for a tuition charge. Further information and details can be obtained about the school by contacting the college at 530-661-5700. 

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Woodland Community College offers an associate's degree 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

• Montgomery, AL
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Annual Salary: $56800

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).