English Transfer Pathway A.A. Degree
Program Information
The English Transfer Pathway offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated English bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field. Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University. Included in the Associate of Arts Degree is the MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM which contains the minimum number of credits (40) needed to complete general education requirements at all public colleges and universities in the state of Minnesota.
Program Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:
Content Area 1: Introduction to Literary Studies
- Perform close analysis of literature at an introductory level;
- Demonstrate knowledge of major critical frameworks at an introductory level;
- Employ major critical frameworks to analyze literature at an introductory level;
- Incorporate and document secondary sources at an introductory level;
Content Area 2: Literature Survey
- Demonstrate knowledge of canonical works of British/American literature;
- Demonstrate knowledge of major genres and styles in British/American literature;
- Demonstrate knowledge of major periods and historical developments in British/American literature;
Content Area 3: Diverse Literature
- Demonstrate knowledge of literature of underrepresented populations;
- Demonstrate understanding of canon formation as a reflection of historical, social, and cultural contexts;
Content Area 4: Writing for Specific Purposes
- Demonstrate discipline-specific knowledge of audience and rhetorical situations;
- Create discipline-specific documents that employ effective techniques for specific writing situations; and
- Engage in guided revision and/or writing workshops.
Special Program Requirements
In addition to the program requirements, students must meet the following conditions to graduate.
- College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0.
- Residency Requirement: students must complete 25% of their credits at Central Lakes College.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in all Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) courses.
Transfer Opportunities
Minnesota State Transfer Pathways offer students curriculum that is designed to fully transfer to a parallel program at one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system: Bemidji State University: English Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree Metropolitan State University: English Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree Minnesota State University, Mankato: English Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree Minnesota State University, Moorhead: English Writing Emphasis Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, English Emphasis in Integrated English & Publishing Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree Southwest Minnesota State University: English Literature Emphasis Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, English Creative Writing Emphasis Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree St. Cloud State University: English Creative Writing Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, English Rhetoric & Writing Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, English Studies (General) Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, English Linguistics Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, English Literature Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree Winona State University: English Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree
Employment Statistics
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http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
http://www.iseek.org/jobs/jobmarket.html
Program Course Requirements
Required Discipline Courses
ENGL 1463 Introduction to Literature (Goals 6,7), 3 cr
ENGL 2450 World Literature (Goals 2,8) OR
ENGL 2451 Women in Literature (Goals 6,7), 3 cr
ENGL 2460 Survey of American Literature (Goal 6,7), 3 cr
ENGL 2470 Creative Nonfiction (Goal 6) OR
ENGL 2483* Creative Writing (Goal 6), 3 cr
ENGL 2490* Intro to Literary Studies (Goals 2,6), 3 cr
Required MnTC Courses
Goal 1 – Communications
ENGL 1410* Composition I (Goal 1) OR
ENGL 1420* Honors Composition I (Goal 1), 4 cr
ENGL 1411* Composition II (Goal 1) OR
ENGL 1421* Honors Composition II (Goals 1,9), 4 cr
Additional Goal 1 course, 1-3 cr
Goal 2 – Critical Thinking, met with required ENGL course
Goal 3 – Natural Sciences
Two disciplines recommended, one lab course required, 6 cr
Goal 4 – Math/Logical Reasoning, 3 cr
Goal 5 – History/Social Behavioral Sciences
Courses from two disciplines are required; three disciplines are recommended, 9 cr
Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts
Discipline other than ENGL, 1 course
Two disciplines are required, three are recommended
Goal 7 – Human Diversity, met with required ENGL course
Goal 8 – Global Perspective, 1 course
Goal 9 – Ethic and Civic Responsibility, 1 course
Goal 10 – People and the Environment, 1 course
Fitness for Life
HLTH or PHED Fitness for Life course(s), 2 cr
Student Success, 1-3 cr
Electives, As needed to complete 60 credits
An A.A. degree requires a minimum of at least 40 credits that fulfills the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
*Denotes Prerequisites
Many courses from Goals 1 – 6 also meet Goal 7 – 10. Credits count only once. Students are advised to select MnTC courses with multiple goal assignments whenever possible.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT – 60 CREDITS
Program Instructors
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Aubrey | Beadell | Advisor | TRIOStudentSupportServices | (218) 855-8014 | aubrey.beadell@clcmn.edu | 1 | More details | |||
Nick | O'Reilly | Occupational Skills Program College Lab Assistant | OccupationalSkills | 218-855-8077 | Nicholas.oreilly@clcmn.edu | 2 | More details | |||
Kevin | Lomax | College Lab Assistant | Automotive Faculty | 218-855-8000 | KLomax@clcmn.edu | 3 | More details | |||
Jody | Flynn | Accessibility Services Assistant | Accessibility | 218-855-8056 | jody.flynn@clcmn.edu | 5 | More details | |||
Deana | Bobzien | Instructor | CollegeCareerStudies - Mathematics - Supportive Services | 218-855-8339 | deana.bobzien@clcmn.edu | 7 | More details | |||
Brianna | Rajkowski | Advisor | TRIOStudentSupportServices | 218-855-8228 | brianna.rajkowski@clcmn.edu | 8 | More details | |||
Tajia | Anderson | PSEO Specialist | Admissions - CollegeCreditInHighSchool- PSEO | (218) 855-8079 | tajia.anderson@clcmn.edu | 10 | More details | |||
David | Gray | Instructor | History | 218-855-8189 | david.gray@clcmn.edu | 14 | More details | |||
Jim | Nagy | Adjunct Instructor | GraphicDesign | 218-855-8157 | james.nagy@clcmn.edu | 15 | More details | |||
Brandon | Schneider | Instructor | HeavyEquipment | 218-894-5179 | brandon.schneider@clcmn.edu | 16 | More details | |||
Natalia | DePauw | Director of Dual Enrollment | PSEO - CollegeCreditInHighSchool - Advising | 218-855-8263 | natalia.depauw@clcmn.edu | 18 | More details | |||
Amy | Disterhaupt | Admissions Specialist | Admissions | 218-855-8250 | amy.disterhaupt@clcmn.edu | 20 | More details | |||
Nick | Heisserer | Dean of Brainerd Career & Technical Programs | Administration | 218-855-8067 | nick.heisserer@clcmn.edu | 21 | More details | |||
Matthew | Krueger | Environmental Health and Safety Officer | Maintenance - Security - Safety | 218-855-8115 | matthew.krueger@clcmn.edu | 22 | More details | |||
Mark | Lindquist | Instructor | Music | 218-855-8203 | mark.lindquist@clcmn.edu | 23 | More details | |||
Jeremy | Goddard | Bookstore/Print Shop | Bookstore Supportive Services | 218-855-8146 | Jeremy.Goddard@clcmn.edu | 25 | More details | |||
Sarah | Jennissen | Instsructor | NursingAssistant - PracticalNursing - TrainedMedicationAid | 218-894-5308 | sarah.jennissen@clcmn.edu | 26 | More details | |||
Cash | Robinson | Academic Advisor | TRIOUpwardBound - Advising | 218-855-8035 | cash.robinson@clcmn.edu | 28 | More details | |||
Ryan | Wright | Enrollment Representative | Admissions - CampusTours | 218-855-8013 | ryan.wright@clcmn.edu | 31 | More details | |||
Steve | Wenzel | Instructor | PoliticalScience | 218-855-8073 | stephen.wenzel@clcmn.edu | 32 | More details | |||
Julie | Woitalla | Instructor | NursingASDegree - PracticalNursing | 218-855-8168 | julie.woitalla@clcmn.edu | 33 | More details | |||
Josh | Zaborowski | Upward Bound Advisor | TRIOUpwardBound - Assessment | 218-855-8032 | joshua.zaborowski@clcmn.edu | 35 | More details | |||
Paul | Zimmerman | Instructor | Diesel Faculty | 218-894-5143 | paul.zimmerman@clcmn.edu | 36 | More details | |||
Ed | Uhlenkamp | Instructor | FarmBusinessManagement | 218-894-5160 | edward.uhlenkamp@clcmn.edu | https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/ShowForm.aspx?RequestedDynamicFormTemplate=32c40b45-028c-46d6-9f79-9c1edc503713 | 38 | More details | ||
James | Velde | Instructor | FarmBusinessManagement | 218-234-3981 | james.velde@clcmn.edu | https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/ShowForm.aspx?RequestedDynamicFormTemplate=cff3bff4-005f-4f5c-82a8-4c6aed02c8e9 | 39 | More details |
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