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.
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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 bachelor’s 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
The programs in this cluster offer strong flexibility for where you complete your coursework. You can finish your degree requirements at Main Campus, at the Chico Center, or entirely Online, with all three locations providing solid coverage of major requirements. Glenn Center is available as a supplemental option if you're studying there, though you'd need to pair it with one of the primary locations to ensure you can access all required courses.
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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
You'll need to split your major coursework between Main Campus and Online, since neither location alone offers all your required courses reliably. Depending on which electives you choose, you might also pick up a section at the Chico Center or Glenn Center. Your general education requirements can be completed at any of our centers or online, so you have flexibility there to fill in around your major courses.
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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
You can complete the required coursework for this certificate at the Chico Center or Glenn Center, both of which offer reliable coverage of all major courses. General education can be completed at any of Butte's centers or online, so you have flexibility there, but plan to attend either the Chico Center or Glenn Center for your ESL-specific requirements.
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