New York 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 · 107 sections · 94 unique courses · Spring 2026 · Updated today
English composition is required at virtually every four-year college in New York for graduation, and the two-semester intro composition sequence (English I and II) is among the most-enrolled courses at CUNY community colleges. The 107 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 CUNY.
Earnings & outcomes for English graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 2301 — English Language and Literature, General. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering English
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | 26 | 26 | 10 | 74 | $24,609 |
| Bronx Community College | 23 | 19 | 15 | 19 | — |
| Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College | 20 | 19 | 1 | 47 | $32,399 |
| Kingsborough Community College | 14 | 13 | 6 | — | — |
| Eugenio María de Hostos Community College | 11 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Queensborough Community College | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | — |
| Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
English Availability Snapshot
How english sections are being offered across 7 colleges in New York this term (107 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person64 (60%)
- online39 (36%)
- hybrid4 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)47
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)24
- Evening (5 PM and after)11
- Asynchronous / TBA25
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 40 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 90 distinct instructors across 7 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Bronx Community College1 program
Major Requirements - Total Credits
29 creditsSee catalog for course list
Major Requirements
- ART 11Introduction to Art History(3 cr)1 section
- ART 12Introduction to Art History: Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East(3 cr)1 section
- MUS 11Introduction to Music(3 cr)1 section
- MUS 12Introduction to Music: A Multi-Cultural Survey of World Music(3 cr)1 section
- COMM 11Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication(3 cr)1 section
Additional Major Requirements
Major Requirements - English Courses
- ENG 155Introduction to Literary Studies(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 121Introduction to Creative Writing(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 124Great Writers of English Literature I(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 125Great Writers of English Literature II(3 cr)not offered
- ENG 133Modern American Short Story(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 140Folklore(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 141History of the English Language(3 cr)not offered
- ENG 147Latino Literature(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 148Afro-Caribbean Literature(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 150U.S. Literature and Thought I(3 cr)not offered
- ENG 151U.S. Literature and Thought II(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 153The Black Writer in American Literature(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 154Black Poetry(3 cr)not offered
- ENG 156Children's Literature(3 cr)1 section
- ENG 157Introduction to Woman's Literature(3 cr)not offered
- ENG 161Shakespeare(3 cr)not offered
- ENG 172The Bible as Literature(3 cr)5 sections
Source: College catalog
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College2 programs
Common English courses
- ENG 172The Bible as Literature(5 sections)
- ENG 100Eng Comp I: Integ Rdg and Writ(2 sections)
- ENG 101English Composition(2 sections)
- ENG 110Eng Comp I:Fund of Writ & Rhet(2 sections)
- ENG 111Eng Comp I: Writ and Rhetoric(2 sections)
- ENG 116Creative Writing Foundations(2 sections)
- ENG 1200Composition I(2 sections)
- ENG 121Eng Comp & Intro to Literature(2 sections)
- ENG 250Intro To Literary Studies(2 sections)
- ENG 293American Literature II(2 sections)
- ENG 10Accelerated Writing Skills(1 section)
- ENG 102Writing Thru Lit(1 section)
Frequently asked questions
- Will my English composition credits transfer?
- Yes — English I and English II from any CUNY college transfer 1:1 to every New York 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 York’s english programs stack up.
Other programs in New York
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.