Oklahoma 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 · 135 sections · 19 unique courses · Summer 2026
English composition is required at virtually every four-year college in Oklahoma for graduation, and the two-semester intro composition sequence (English I and II) is among the most-enrolled courses at OSRHE community colleges. The 135 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 OSRHE.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community College | 55 | 7 | 52 |
| Oklahoma City Community College | 44 | 5 | 33 |
| Redlands Community College | 11 | 4 | 11 |
| Murray State College | 9 | 4 | 9 |
| Western Oklahoma State College | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Carl Albert State College | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Connors State College | 5 | 3 | 5 |
English Availability Snapshot
How english sections are being offered across 7 colleges in Oklahoma this term (135 sections total).
Delivery format
- online119 (88%)
- in person14 (10%)
- hybrid2 (1%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)14
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)4
- Evening (5 PM and after)6
- Asynchronous / TBA111
Start dates
Sections begin on 6 distinct dates. 8 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 86 distinct instructors across 7 colleges.
Common English courses
- ENGL 1113Freshman Composition I(60 sections)
- ENGL 1213Freshman Composition II(50 sections)
- ENG 1113English Composition I(4 sections)
- ENG 1213English Composition II(3 sections)
- ENGL 2413Introduction to Literature(3 sections)
- ENGL 2333Technical and Professional Writing(2 sections)
- ENG 2113Technical Report Writing(1 section)
- ENG 2413Introduction to Literature(1 section)
- ENGL 0131Composition I Lab(1 section)
- ENGL 0121Fundamentals of English Lab(1 section)
- ENGL 0111English Composition Companion(1 section)
- ENGL 2123Introduction to Literature(1 section)
Frequently asked questions
- Will my English composition credits transfer?
- Yes — English I and English II from any OSRHE college transfer 1:1 to every Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma’s english programs stack up.
Other programs in Oklahoma
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.