Kansas Community Colleges
English Programs
English coursework at community colleges in this state. Composition, literature, and writing-track classes for transfer-track liberal-arts students.
7 colleges · 311 sections · 42 unique courses · Fall 2026
English composition is required at virtually every four-year college in Kansas for graduation, and the two-semester intro composition sequence (English I and II) is among the most-enrolled courses at Kansas Board of Regents community colleges. The 311 sections across 7 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 Kansas Board of Regents.
Colleges offering English
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 →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | 77 | 6 | 77 |
| Cowley County Community College | 54 | 6 | 19 |
| Highland Community College | 54 | 7 | 16 |
| Neosho County Community College | 37 | 8 | 9 |
| Dodge City Community College | 32 | 7 | 7 |
| Independence Community College | 32 | 8 | 6 |
| Fort Hays Tech | Northwest | 25 | 4 | 11 |
English Availability Snapshot
How english sections are being offered across 7 colleges in Kansas this term (311 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person153 (49%)
- online145 (47%)
- hybrid13 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)124
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)47
- Evening (5 PM and after)13
- Asynchronous / TBA127
Start dates
Sections begin on 12 distinct dates. 18 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 114 distinct instructors across 7 colleges.
Common English courses
- ENG 101Technical Communications(56 sections)
- ENGL 0101Composition I(47 sections)
- ENG 2211Composition I(39 sections)
- ENG 102English Composition I(25 sections)
- ENGL 0102Composition II(25 sections)
- ENGL 101English Comp I(22 sections)
- ENG 1003ENG COMP I(16 sections)
- ENG 2212Composition II(10 sections)
- ENG 103English Composition II(6 sections)
- ENG 101RComposition I Review(5 sections)
- ENGL 031Comp Studio(5 sections)
- ENGL 289English Comp II(5 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Will my English composition credits transfer?
- Yes — English I and English II from any Kansas Board of Regents college transfer 1:1 to every Kansas 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 Kansas’s english programs stack up.
Other programs in Kansas
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.