The Associate of Arts in English degree (AA) provides major English through an introduction to English composition, critical thinking, literature, and creative writing.

This is a transfer degree for English majors. Completion of this major allows students to transfer to a CSU as a junior. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a Bachelor’s degree in English leads to employment in adult education, remedial education, literacy, and GED teaching.

Students completing an AA degree in English develop core competencies in several areas including communication, critical thinking, global awareness, information competency, and personal responsibility. This is achieved through the study of texts and the enhancement of reading, writing, and research skills.

The English major at De Anza College offers students the opportunity to study language, literature, creative writing and composition, and deepen critical thinking, communication skills and aesthetic awareness.

An Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from TCC is your gateway to a bachelor's degree or higher and guarantees your admission into one of Florida's four-year public universities.