Hawaii Community Colleges
English Programs
English coursework at community colleges in this state. Composition, literature, and writing-track classes for transfer-track liberal-arts students.
6 colleges · 1584 sections · 145 unique courses · Fall 2026
English composition is required at virtually every four-year college in Hawaii for graduation, and the two-semester intro composition sequence (English I and II) is among the most-enrolled courses at UHCC community colleges. The 1584 sections across 6 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 UHCC.
Colleges offering English
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community College | 512 | 145 | 259 | — | — |
| Kauai Community College | 512 | 145 | 259 | — | — |
| Leeward Community College | 512 | 145 | 259 | — | — |
| Kapiolani Community College | 29 | 7 | 16 | — | — |
| Hawaii Community College | 13 | 6 | 1 | — | — |
| Windward Community College | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
English Availability Snapshot
How english sections are being offered across 6 colleges in Hawaii this term (1584 sections total).
Delivery format
- online796 (50%)
- in person788 (50%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)582
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)401
- Evening (5 PM and after)39
- Asynchronous / TBA562
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 24 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 144 distinct instructors across 6 colleges.
Common English courses
- ENG 1005S-Composition I(159 sections)
- ENG 1000Composition I(147 sections)
- ENG 1007Composition I(147 sections)
- ENG 1004Composition I(84 sections)
- ENG 1008Composition I(78 sections)
- ENG 1003Composition I(76 sections)
- ENG 1023College Reading Skills(58 sections)
- ENG 1006Composition I(54 sections)
- ENG 2002Composition II(36 sections)
- ENG 227Introduction to Composition(30 sections)
- ENG 2007S-WI-Composition II(24 sections)
- ENG 1009Composition I(22 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Will my English composition credits transfer?
- Yes — English I and English II from any UHCC college transfer 1:1 to every Hawaii 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 Hawaii’s english programs stack up.
Other programs in Hawaii
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.