Enhance your skills through creative experimentation and intellectual growth.
Critical reading, writing, and thinking are essential in college, work, and life. Through courses in composition, literature and creative writing, students encounter new perspectives and challenge assumptions. Our faculty offer supportive and inclusive environments that prepare students for success and highlight the transformative power of language.
Benefits of degrees
- Options to pursue a variety of careers including Education, Law, Journalism, Media, etc.
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical and research skills
- Transfer to 4-year institution
- Community of writers and creation of portfolio of work
Degree Programs
- Program: English Concentration, A.A.
Program: English: Creative Writing Option, A.A. - General Education Program
- ENG 111 (fulfills Academic Discourse requirement)
- ENG 112 (fulfills Research Writing requirement)
- Creative Work courses
College Writing Program
In the College Writing Program, you will learn the reading and writing skills needed to succeed in college and in your career. There are three levels of course work in the College Writing Program:
- College Writing (ENG-111, ENG-112);
- College Preparatory (ENG-095 with RDG-095, ENG-111 with ENG-095);
- Beginning Reading & Writing (ENG-090 with RDG-090).
To see course descriptions go to BHCCselfservice Course Search. The College Writing Program includes two 3-credit courses, College Writing I (ENG-111) and College Writing II (ENG-112). These courses teach you to write academic essays and research papers, and help you become a strong communicator and critical thinker. ENG-111 and ENG-112 are required for all Associate Degree Programs. Both courses are part of the College’s General Education Program and integrate BHCC’s Institutional Learning Outcomes: Inquire, Communicate, Act & Grow.
For intermediate readers and writers:
- ENG-111 (College Writing I) with ENG-095 (Writing Skills II) provides integrated supports to help you succeed in College Writing;
- ENG-095 (Writing Skills II) with RDG-095 (Reading Skills II) prepares you to write at a college level while improving your reading comprehension.
For beginning readers and writers:
- ENG-090 (Writing Skills I) with RDG-090 (Reading Skills I) provides high levels of support to help you become a stronger and more confident reader and writer.
Take the English Placement Survey to determine the course that is the right start for you.
*Students may arrange to take the CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Exam to demonstrate ENG-111 proficiency.