Nevada Community Colleges
English Programs
English coursework at community colleges in this state. Composition, literature, and writing-track classes for transfer-track liberal-arts students.
4 colleges · 551 sections · 49 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
English composition is required at virtually every four-year college in Nevada for graduation, and the two-semester intro composition sequence (English I and II) is among the most-enrolled courses at NSHE community colleges. The 551 sections across 4 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 NSHE.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Nevada | 365 | 35 | 186 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | 107 | 16 | 58 |
| Great Basin College | 55 | 17 | 21 |
| Western Nevada College | 24 | 5 | 10 |
English Availability Snapshot
How english sections are being offered across 4 colleges in Nevada this term (551 sections total).
Delivery format
- online275 (50%)
- in person220 (40%)
- hybrid56 (10%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)137
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)93
- Evening (5 PM and after)29
- Asynchronous / TBA292
Start dates
Sections begin on 6 distinct dates. 39 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 137 distinct instructors across 4 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
College of Southern Nevada2 programs
Common English courses
- ENG 101Composition I(157 sections)
- ENG 100Composition Enhanced(112 sections)
- ENG 102Composition II(107 sections)
- ENG 231World Literature I(32 sections)
- ENG 110Composition I for International and Multilingual Students Expanded(20 sections)
- ENG 223Themes of Literature(19 sections)
- ENG 232World Literature II(14 sections)
- ENG 113Composition I for International Students(12 sections)
- ENG 205Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction and Poetry(7 sections)
- ENG 107Technical Communications I(6 sections)
- ENG 114Composition II for International Students(5 sections)
- ENG 333Professional Communications(5 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Will my English composition credits transfer?
- Yes — English I and English II from any NSHE college transfer 1:1 to every Nevada 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 Nevada’s english programs stack up.
Other programs in Nevada
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.