New Mexico 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 · 184 sections · 23 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
English composition is required at virtually every four-year college in New Mexico for graduation, and the two-semester intro composition sequence (English I and II) is among the most-enrolled courses at Community Colleges community colleges. The 184 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 Community Colleges.
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 →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College | 108 | 13 | 86 |
| San Juan College | 49 | 10 | 34 |
| Northern New Mexico College | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Santa Fe Community College | 9 | 4 | 6 |
| New Mexico Junior College | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Southeast New Mexico College | 3 | 2 | 3 |
English Availability Snapshot
How english sections are being offered across 6 colleges in New Mexico this term (184 sections total).
Delivery format
- online141 (77%)
- in person43 (23%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)21
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)14
- Evening (5 PM and after)7
- Asynchronous / TBA142
Start dates
Sections begin on 12 distinct dates. 182 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 75 distinct instructors across 6 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Central New Mexico Community College1 program
Term 1
- COMM 1130Public Speaking - GE15 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- COMM 2120Interpersonal Communication - GE21 sections+ plan
- ENGL 1110Composition I - GE49 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- ENGL 1110PComposition I Plus - GE5 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXHumanities Requirement 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMathematics Requirement 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXSocial and Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
Term 2
- ELEC XXXCreative and Fine Arts Requirement 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ENGL 1120Composition II - GE31 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXLaboratory Science Requirement (Lab Required) 4 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXModern Language Elective 4 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXProgram Approved Elective 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
Term 3
- ELEC XXXArts & Sciences Elective 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ENGL 2510Analysis of Literature - GE1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2210Professional and Technical Communication - GE9 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2610American Literature I - GEnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2630British Literature I - GEnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2650World Literature I - GEnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXLaboratory Science Requirement (Lab Optional) 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXProgram Approved Elective 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
Term 4
- ELEC XXXArts & Sciences Elective 4 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ENGL 2120Intermediate Composition - GE1 section+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2620American Literature II - GEnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2640British Literature II - GEnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2660World Literature II - GEnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXProgram Approved Elective 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXSocial and Behavioral Sciences Requirement 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
Program Approved Electives
- ENGL 1160Introduction to Digital Storytelling - GE1 section+ plan
- ENGL 1410Introduction to Literature - GE1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2088English Specialtynot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2120Intermediate Composition - GE1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2210Professional and Technical Communication - GE9 sections+ plan
- ENGL 2260Creating Linear Digital Storiesnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2261Creating Interactive Digital Storiesnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2310Introduction to Creative Writing - GE3 sections+ plan
- ENGL 2320Introduction to Fiction Writing - GE1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2330Introduction to Poetry Writing - GE1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2520Film as Literature - GE1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2570Modern Latin American Literaturenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2610American Literature I - GEnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2620American Literature II - GEnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2630British Literature I - GEnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2640British Literature II - GEnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2650World Literature I - GEnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2660World Literature II - GEnot offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Common English courses
- ENGL 1110COMPOSITION I(83 sections)
- ENGL 1120COMPOSITION II(47 sections)
- ENGL 2210PRO AND TECH COMMUNICATION(11 sections)
- ENGL 1210(CNM ONLINE COLLEGE STUDENTS) TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS(7 sections)
- ENGL 2310INTRO TO CREATIVE WRITING(6 sections)
- ENGL 099Composition I Support Class(6 sections)
- ENGL 1110PCOMPOSITION I PLUS(5 sections)
- ENGL 1410INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE(2 sections)
- ENGL 104Spin: (special Interest)(2 sections)
- ENGL 2210GProfessional & Technical Communication(2 sections)
- ENGL 1160INTRO TO DIGITAL STORYTELLING(1 section)
- ENGL 2120INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION(1 section)
Frequently asked questions
- Will my English composition credits transfer?
- Yes — English I and English II from any Community Colleges college transfer 1:1 to every New Mexico 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 New Mexico’s english programs stack up.
Other programs in New Mexico
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.