English & Journalism
Master the power of words with Butte College’s English and Journalism programs. Whether you want to refine your writing, analyze literature, or pursue a career in media, our courses help you develop the skills to inform, inspire, and engage.
Programs
Goal
Transfer or CareerLength
2 yearsFlexibility
- Main Campus
- Chico/Skyway Center
- Online
Associate Degree for Transfer in English
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T) is designed for students planning to complete a Bachelor of Arts in English or a related major at a California State University. This program provides the foundational knowledge and skills covered in the first two years of many four-year English programs. Students completing the AA-T in English are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, though not to a specific campus or major, and those transferring to a CSU that accepts the degree will be required to complete no more than 60 additional units to earn a bachelorās degree.
Associate Degree in Language Arts
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts in Language Arts, students will be able to assess how this degree supports personal, educational, and professional growth. They will identify, apply, and evaluate a range of critical frameworks for analyzing and interpreting literature and communication, including political, socioeconomic, geographical, cultural, ecological, psychological, historical, gender, and genre-based perspectives. Students will demonstrate effective oral, aural, and nonverbal communication skills appropriate to their area of study or language.
Flexibility
Main Campus reliably offers the required courses across both programs in this cluster, and Online is a strong option too, though its full reliability depends on which degree you're pursuing. The Chico Center covers a solid portion of coursework for both programs, while the Glenn Center offers only a partial path, so you'd need to combine it with another location to complete your requirements. Since availability varies by program and location, check in with a counselor to build a schedule that works for you.
Goal
TransferLength
2 yearsFlexibility
- Main Campus
Associate Degree for Transfer in Journalism
The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T) is designed for students who plan to complete a Bachelor's in Journalism at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, though not to a specific campus or major, and those transferring to a CSU that accepts the degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer.
Flexibility
The journalism program in this cluster is best completed through a mix of Main Campus and Online coursework, since each covers a solid portion of required classes but neither offers everything on its own. Chico Center and Glenn Center provide only limited major coursework, making them better suited for general education needs. Meet with a counselor to plan your course sequence, since availability can vary by term.
Goal
CareerLength
1-2 yearsFlexibility
- Chico/Skyway Center
- Glenn Center
Noncredit Certificate of Competency in ESL
(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Certificate of Competency in ESL is a noncredit program that takes students from survival skills to high-intermediate language proficiency in preparation for matriculation into credit-bearing ESL courses. This program provides the foundational language proficiency needed for success in various career fields or in general education coursework. The 102-hour certificate can be completed in two semesters and requires successful completion of at least two courses in the ESL sequence, including ESL 313.
Flexibility
The program in this cluster reliably completes at the Chico Center or the Glenn Center, both of which offer the full required coursework. Main Campus and Online are not dependable options for this certificate, so students hoping to stay at one of those locations should plan on attending the Chico Center or Glenn Center instead. Meeting with a counselor can help map out a schedule that fits your situation.
Department Contacts
Office: LRC 304
Department phone: (530) 893-7557
Contact phone: (530) 895-2893
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