Arizona Community Colleges
English Programs
English coursework at community colleges in this state. Composition, literature, and writing-track classes for transfer-track liberal-arts students.
16 colleges · 152 sections · 23 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
English composition is required at virtually every four-year college in Arizona for graduation, and the two-semester intro composition sequence (English I and II) is among the most-enrolled courses at Public 2-year community colleges. The 152 sections across 16 institutions this term cover composition, intro literature, technical writing, and creative writing.
The English associate is a transfer pathway — completing the first two years of an English bachelor's at community-college tuition. Direct career roles in English (technical writer, copy editor, content marketer) typically need a bachelor's and a strong portfolio. Compare colleges below for online section availability; English I and II are among the most-online-available courses across Public 2-year.
Colleges offering English
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English is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
English Availability Snapshot
How english sections are being offered across 16 colleges in Arizona this term (152 sections total).
Delivery format
- online101 (66%)
- in person31 (20%)
- hybrid20 (13%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)36
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)7
- Evening (5 PM and after)3
- Asynchronous / TBA106
Start dates
Sections begin on 15 distinct dates. 137 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 107 distinct instructors across 16 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Mohave Community College1 program
First Semester: 16 credits
16 credits- ENG 101English Composition I10 sections+ plan
- ENG 138Creative Writing Inot offered+ plan
- ART 111Design Inot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXor any 3 credit course within the Arts & Humanities category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- HUM 150Humanities I - Gods, Myths, and Empires2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXor any 3 credit course within the Arts & Humanities category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- SPA 101Elementary Spanish I2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXor any 3 or 4 credit course within the Arts & Humanities category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNOTES: Review your academic plan and confirm your course sequence with advisor.not offered+ plan
Second Semester: 15 credits
15 credits- ENG 102English Composition II4 sections+ plan
- ENG 136Technical/Professional Writingnot offered+ plan
- ENG 137Introduction to Literaturenot offered+ plan
- MAT 142College Mathematics2 sections+ plan
- COM 151Public Speaking1 section+ plan
- ELEC XXXor COM 100 or COM 121not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNOTES: Begin exploring career interests or transfer options related to your program of study. (If interested in transferring to another college or organization, start reviewing requirements and opportunities.)not offered+ plan
Third Semester: 16 credits
16 credits- ENG 233English Literature Inot offered+ plan
- ENG 235American Literature Inot offered+ plan
- PSY 101Introduction to Psychology10 sections+ plan
- ENG 238Writing Fictionnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny course within the Natural Sciences category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNOTES: Review progress toward graduation and confirm remaining requirements.not offered+ plan
Fourth Semester: 15 credits
15 credits- ELEC XXXAny course within the Institutions of the Americas category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- SOC 131Introduction to Sociology2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXor any 3 credit course within the Social & Behavioral Science category of the AGECnot offered+ plan
- ENG 234English Literature IInot offered+ plan
- ENG 236American Literature IInot offered+ plan
- ENG 239Poetry Writingnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXNOTES: Submit your graduation application and verify completion of eligibility.not offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Common English courses
- ENG 102First-Year Composition(63 sections)
- ENG 101First-Year Composition(50 sections)
- ENG 100AEComposition Skills(6 sections)
- ENG 111Technical and Professional Writing(3 sections)
- ENG 200Reading and Writing About Literature(3 sections)
- ENG 101ACollege Composition I with Writing Skills Review(3 sections)
- ENG 236Intro to Dine' Literature(2 sections)
- ENG 107First-Year Composition for ESL(2 sections)
- ENG 108First-Year Composition for ESL(2 sections)
- ENG 110Approaching Big Problems(2 sections)
- ENG 213Introduction to the Study of Language(2 sections)
- ENG 235Magazine Article Writing(2 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Will my English composition credits transfer?
- Yes — English I and English II from any Public 2-year college transfer 1:1 to every Arizona public four-year. Most also transfer to out-of-state public and private institutions, though the specific course-equivalence depends on each receiving school's catalog. English composition is among the most reliably transferable courses you can take.
- Can I major in English at a community college?
- You can complete the associate of arts with an English focus — the first two years of an English bachelor's — but the upper-division (literature theory, advanced writing seminars, capstone) only happens at a four-year. CC English faculty often teach intro literature and creative writing well, especially small workshop-style courses; serious English majors get strong preparation at the CC level.
- What jobs does an English degree qualify me for?
- With just the associate: limited direct roles — entry copywriting at small companies, administrative work, content moderation. With the bachelor's added: technical writer, content marketing, editor, communications coordinator, teacher (with certification), journalist, publishing assistant. The strongest English-major careers combine the writing skills with a domain specialty.
- Is the writing instruction at community college as good as at a four-year?
- Often yes, sometimes better. Community-college composition classes are typically smaller (20-25 students) than the large-lecture composition courses at flagship state universities, and CC English instructors are usually full-time teaching faculty (not graduate students). The instruction quality is high; the credential signaling is what differs.
Compare English programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Arizona’s english programs stack up.
Other programs in Arizona
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.