English, Literature, and Writing Studies
Pathway Overview
Program Pathways are a series of courses and experiences carefully selected to help you earn your credential and prepare for your career or university transfer. Program Pathway Maps guide you through quarter-by-quarter coursework, indicate when you’ll need to complete important steps, and describe popular careers in this pathway. Some course sequences or recommended courses can be customized or adjusted by speaking with an advisor.
Pathways
Two-year transfer degrees let you take your freshman and sophomore classes at Seattle Colleges for a fraction of the cost, and then transfer to a four-year university with the skills and confidence to succeed. Be sure to work with a transfer advisor at Seattle Colleges and the four-year institution you plan to attend. Depending on your program of study, you can earn either an Associate of Arts (AA-DTA), Associate in Business (AB-DTA), or Associate of Science (AS), Track 1 or Track 2.
- Units to complete: 90-93
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 6
Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.
The English department offers courses in literature, creative writing, composition and pre-college English. The department also supports the Bruce McKenna Writing Center at Seattle Central. Strong reading and writing skills are invaluable as students continue their education and crucial to almost any career path they may be considering.
English courses help us to see ourselves in relation to the world, examine the world from diverse and complex perspectives, and enrich our lives. Writing and literature courses open our eyes to new ideas and possibilities and teach us how to speak up for ourselves and for others.
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English Courses Offered
In addition to general writing classes, we offer:
- American Literature III
- Asian American Literature
- Creative Nonfiction
- Creative Writing
- Digital Literature
- Introduction to Drama
- Introduction to Fiction
- Introduction to Literature
- Introduction to LGBT Literature
- Introduction to Poetry
- Literature & Society
- Science Fiction
- English Language & Linguistics
- Translation for Global Competence
Course offerings change annually. Check the class schedule for the latest offerings.
Career Possibilities
What career isn’t possible with strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills? Students in almost every major and career paths, such as business, law, education, and more, benefit from completing English courses.
- Journalism, media writing
- Publishing, editing, literary agency
- Communications, marketing, copywriting, media relations
- Non-profit sector, community organizing, advocacy
- Translation, interpretation, subtitling, game localization
