English

Are you passionate about literacy and communication? The Aims English associate degree gives you a solid foundation for earning a four-year English degree at a college or university. English is the study of a variety of forms of literacy related to composition, creative writing and literature. 

Earning an English associate degree at Aims allows you to earn a bachelor’s degree while paying less in tuition. Thanks to a statewide agreement between community colleges and universities, upon completion of your associate degree at Aims you can transfer to any participating four-year public university in Colorado as a junior and earn your bachelor’s degree in English. Taking your general education degree requirements at Aims instead of a four-year institution can save you considerable cost. 

At Aims, your instructors, Pathway Advisors and coaches at the Aims Transitions Center will work together to guide you through the transfer process.

Are you excited to study the structures of power and governance and their effects on the world? Explore your options for earning an English A.A. degree at Aims.

Aims English Professor Chelle Costello shares how Aims instructors help set you up for success in writing, speech and literature classes. Every class teaches you the basics of literature, persuasion and argument to give you confidence in building arguments based on credible resources.

In the Aims English program, you’ll learn to read and analyze texts and produce research papers on the topics. These skills will prepare you for careers that require solid skills in critical thinking and analysis as well as written and oral communication. The coursework covers a wide range of cultural and social subjects, preparing you for your four-year college experience and beyond. 

Study an engaging array of subjects in English to gain skills that will help you hone your career path, including:

• Oral and written communication
• How to analyze and process information
• Research and information literacy
• Understanding culture and history

You’ll also hone the soft skills employers in many fields and industries seek, including:

• Creativity
• Problem-solving
• Social awareness and empathy
• Organization
• Attention to detail

 
General education and elective courses will round out your English degree requirements. Getting your general education requirements at Aims is beneficial not just in terms of lower cost, but also in smaller class sizes and one-on-one support from instructors who are dedicated to teaching