Texas Community Colleges
English Programs
English coursework at community colleges in this state. Composition, literature, and writing-track classes for transfer-track liberal-arts students.
12 colleges · 1036 sections · 17 unique courses · Fall 2026
English composition is required at virtually every four-year college in Texas for graduation, and the two-semester intro composition sequence (English I and II) is among the most-enrolled courses at Texas Community Colleges community colleges. The 1036 sections across 12 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 Texas Community Colleges.
Colleges offering English
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Vista College | 165 | 8 | 33 | — | — |
| San Antonio College | 153 | 10 | 55 | — | — |
| South Plains College | 127 | 12 | 35 | — | — |
| Palo Alto College | 122 | 6 | 47 | — | — |
| Amarillo College | 105 | 5 | 44 | — | — |
| Weatherford College | 86 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Kilgore College | 79 | 7 | 31 | — | — |
| St Philip's College | 75 | 7 | 33 | — | — |
| Northeast Lakeview College | 68 | 5 | 13 | — | — |
| Coastal Bend College | 24 | 4 | 7 | — | — |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | 20 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
English Availability Snapshot
How english sections are being offered across 12 colleges in Texas this term (1036 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person645 (62%)
- online319 (31%)
- hybrid72 (7%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)400
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)183
- Evening (5 PM and after)60
- Asynchronous / TBA393
Start dates
Sections begin on 7 distinct dates. 130 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 269 distinct instructors across 12 colleges.
Common English courses
- ENGL 1301Composition I(708 sections)
- ENGL 1302Composition II(209 sections)
- ENGL 2311Technical & Business Writing(31 sections)
- ENGL 2322British Literature I(23 sections)
- ENGL 2326American Literature(9 sections)
- ENGL 2341Selected Studies in Literature(9 sections)
- ENGL 0301Basic Developmental English(8 sections)
- ENGL 2327American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period(7 sections)
- ENGL 2332World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance(7 sections)
- ENGL 2307Creative Writing(6 sections)
- ENGL 2351Mexican American Literature(6 sections)
- ENGL 0307INTEGRATED RDG/(3 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Will my English composition credits transfer?
- Yes — English I and English II from any Texas Community Colleges college transfer 1:1 to every Texas 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 Texas’s english programs stack up.
Other programs in Texas
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.