Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree - Literature

This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Arts degree requirements with an emphasis in literature & society. This pathway is designed to allow students to pursue careers in education, law, the global and national non-profit sector, writing and editing, human resources, and advertising. Students pursuing this degree combine the study of literature with courses that explore how human history, language, and the changing environment shape cultures and art. The literature & society pathway is a broad and integrated field where reading and writing intersect, and issues in critical thinking come into play. This degree pathway will introduce students to literature from specific historical periods, international literature, specific genres, and literature focusing on current and relevant social themes. During the course of students' studies, they will gain research and analytical capabilities, creative thinking skills, and the ability to persuasively communicate both verbally and in writing. In this pathway, students will read great works of literature, research interesting topics, write fiction, and learn to communicate clearly and effectively.