Associate of Arts with a concentration in English
Transfer Degree
Overview
An Associate of Arts provides a well-rounded education covering general education and interdisciplinary courses. After completing your degree, you will have a guaranteed transfer path to Ohio’s public universities and some private institutions.
You will take courses in the arts and humanities — such as philosophy, history and the creative arts — as well as several English and composition courses to prepare you to go onto a four-year college or university. You’ll also study several interdisciplinary topics, including:
- social and behavioral sciences
- foreign languages
- science
- mathematics
Starting college with an associate degree can save you thousands of dollars on tuition while providing a pathway to many four-year institutions. Keep scrolling to see your transfer options.
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts with a concentration in English
All courses require a “C” (2.00) grade or better to progress and graduate from this program.
Total hours required: 60
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English Composition |
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Complete both courses (6 credit hours): |
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| ENGL-100 | Composition I* | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | Composition II* | 3 |
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Oral Communication |
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| Complete 1 course (3 credit hours): | ||
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Public Speaking |
3 | |
| SPCH-210 |
Small Group Communications |
3 |
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Mathematics, Statistics and Logic |
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| Complete 1 course (3 credit hours): | ||
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Quantitative Reasoning* |
3 | |
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Introduction to Statistics* |
3 | |
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Arts |
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| Complete 1 courses (3 credit hours): | ||
| ARTS-110 | American Popular Music* | 3 |
| ARTS-120 |
Dance Appreciation* |
3 |
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Humanities |
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Complete 1 course (3 credit hours): |
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| HIST-100 | American Politics & Government* | 3 |
| HIST-150 | US History I: to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-151 | US History II: Since 1877 | 3 |
| PHIL-105 | Critical Thinking* | 3 |
| PHIL-150 | Introduction to Philosophy* | 3 |
| PHIL-200 | Introduction to Ethics* | 3 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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| Complete 2 courses (6 credit hours): | ||
| PSY-100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-200 | Abnormal Psychology* | 3 |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-110 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
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Natural Sciences |
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| Complete 2 courses (8 credit hours): | ||
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Environmental Science |
4 | |
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General Biology* |
4 | |
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Human Biology* |
4 | |
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Anatomy & Physiology I* |
4 | |
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Anatomy & Physiology II* |
4 | |
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Microbiology* |
4 | |
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Basic Chemistry* |
4 | |
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General Organic Chemistry* |
4 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| Complete 1 course (3 credit hours): | ||
| Survey American Literature | 3 | |
| ENGL-212 |
Survey American Literature II |
3 |
| Complete 1 course (3 credit hours): | ||
| ENGL-221 |
Survey British Literature I |
3 |
| ENGL-222 | Survey British Literature II | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
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Complete 5 courses (15) credit hours: |
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| Mass Media Communication | 3 | |
| ECON-105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSY-200 |
Abnormal Psychology* |
3 |
| PSY-210 | Developmental Psychology* | 3 |
| Social Welfare and Policy | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | ||
| Complete both courses (7 credit hours): | ||
| FLCS-101 |
Foreign Language-Course Share I* |
3 |
| FLCS-201 | Foreign Language-Course Share II* | 4 |
*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: May 2025
Course Share Information
The Associate of Arts in English plan of study requires you complete a course at another institution (course share) in order to complete the program. The Higher Education Council of Columbus (HECC) has set up a system of cross-registration for regularly enrolled, full-time undergraduate students at participating colleges and universities in and around Franklin County. Cross-registration allows you to register at one of the other HECC member institutions on a space-available basis for certain credit courses not available at COTC.
Transfer Options
COTC’s Associate of Arts is designed to allow graduates to move seamlessly to bachelor’s degree programs at all state-supported colleges and universities in the state of Ohio, as well as at many private institutions. In fact, every course on the AA plan of study is fully transferable to any school that accepts the Ohio Transfer Module or Transfer Assurance Guides.
In addition to public universities, you may consider the following private four-year universities with which COTC has a transfer agreement:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
At COTC, you have the flexibility to take classes face-to-face and online.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.