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The Associate of Arts in English is designed for students who love language, storytelling, and communication, and want to turn those skills into future opportunities. This transfer-focused degree helps you build strong writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills that are highly valued in today’s careers and essential for success at a four-year college or university.
Through engaging coursework in literature, composition, and communication, you’ll learn to analyze ideas, express yourself clearly, and think creatively about the world around you. Small class sizes and supportive faculty create an environment where your voice matters and your confidence grows as you prepare to transfer into bachelor’s programs in English, education, communications, journalism, law, and many other fields.
Whether your goal is to write, teach, lead, or communicate professionally, the DC3 AA in English helps you develop powerful skills that open doors across countless career paths.
Start here. Find your voice. Shape your future.
Program Information
Bachelor of Arts
Tuition
$30/per credit hour*
Fees
$125**/per credit hour
Books
All materials are included
Other Program Fees
No additional fees associated with this program.
* This rate applies to Ford County residents. Out of county residents rate is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
** Online Course have an additional $10/per credit hour fee
Tuition and fees are subject to change
Fall
Spring
Summer
Students may start this program at the beginning of fall, spring, or summer semester.
Faculty
Main Campus Location
Main Campus Building
2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 102 or ENG 104 – English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- ^!! ENG Literature/Writing – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
Spring I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II T▶ – 3 Credits
- *(SGE 020) SP 106 or SP 206 – Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 030) ^MATH 101 or MATH 104 – Modern College Math or Modern College Math w/ Review T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ^!! ENG Literature/Writing – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (16-17 Credits)
- (SGE 040) Natural & Physical Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 4-5 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ^!! ENG Literature/Writing – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
Spring II: (13-14 Credits)
- ^!! ENG Literature/Writing – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 1-2 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement
¶ MATH 106 or course in which MATH 106 is a prerequisite
!, !!, !!! Program & Elective Courses
KBOR Systemwide General Education Courses with (SGE ###) contribute toward completion of one of the seven discipline areas required by the Kansas Board of Regents Systemwide General Education program.