About English
Explore the World Through English
Studying English in college helps you become a better reader, writer, and thinker. In this program, you’ll learn how to understand stories, express your ideas clearly, and think deeply about language and meaning.
In English classes, you might study:
- Reading and writing – learning how to write essays, stories, and research papers
- Literature – reading novels, poems, and plays from different times and cultures
- Creative writing – writing your own stories, poems, or scripts
- Language and grammar – understanding how English works and how to use it well
An English degree helps you build skills that are useful in many jobs—like teaching, writing, publishing, law, business, and more.
Associate Degree Option
Associate in Arts-DTA with Emphasis in Creative Writing
Do you love telling stories, listening to your favorite lyricists, or imagining alternate
realities? By studying creative writing, you’ll develop the writing and editorial
skills to make your imagination the foundation of a career. Students who study creative
writing will explore how to write, edit, and publish original literary work in the
genres of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and/or
multimedia.
Average Salary: $69,009
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, Enumclaw Campus
Associate in Arts-DTA with Emphasis in English Literature
Do you love telling stories, listening to your favorite lyricists, or imagining alternate
realities? By studying creative writing, you’ll develop the writing and editorial
skills to make your imagination the foundation of a career. Students who study creative
writing will explore how to write, edit, and publish original literary work in the
genres of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and/or
multimedia.
Average Salary: $102,145
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, Enumclaw Campus
Associate in Arts-DTA with Emphasis in Professional & Technical Communication
Do you love telling stories, listening to your favorite lyricists, or imagining alternate
realities? By studying creative writing, you’ll develop the writing and editorial
skills to make your imagination the foundation of a career. Students who study creative
writing will explore how to write, edit, and publish original literary work in the
genres of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and/or
multimedia.
Average Salary: $79,688
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, Enumclaw Campus
Career Outlook
Taking English courses in college helps you build important skills that are useful in many careers. These classes teach you how to read, write, speak, and think clearly.
No matter what you study—business, science, education, or something else—English skills can help you:
- Write better emails, reports, and papers
- Speak with confidence
- Understand and explain ideas
- Work well with others
Because of these skills, many jobs are open to students who take English courses, including:
- Teacher or tutor
- Writer or editor
- Business professional
- Lawyer or paralegal
- Marketing or social media manager