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Associate in Arts - English Transfer Pathway

Explore reading and writing to strengthen your voice and ideas. Develop skills in literary analysis, academic writing and critical thinking while preparing to transfer or pursue a variety of careers.

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Associate Degree
Outcome
Two Years
Duration
On-Campus, Online
Learning Format
Central Campus, Cato Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
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Build strong reading and writing skills.

Build a strong foundation in literature, writing, and critical thinking.

Transfer with confidence.

Courses transfer smoothly and align with four‑year English program requirements.

Learn with support.

Small class sizes and strong faculty support help you stay on track.

Save on your degree.

Save money while completing the first two years of your English degree.

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About the programs

About the English - Transfer Pathway program

Start your English degree with a clear, affordable path toward earning your bachelor’s. You’ll explore writing, literature and communication while completing general education courses that fit directly into bachelor’s programs. With small classes, helpful faculty and a clear transfer plan, you’ll develop strong reading, writing and analytical skills that prepare you for advanced English coursework.

You’ll study American, British and world literature while strengthening reading, writing and critical‑thinking skills. Courses help you analyze texts, craft clear writing and understand diverse perspectives. You’ll also complete communication, humanities and social science courses that prepare you for upper‑level English study and related careers in writing, teaching, communication and more.
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Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers to common questions about the English - Transfer Pathway program.

It’s a two‑year program that builds writing and literature skills while you complete general education courses before transferring to a four‑year English major.

Graduates who continue their bachelor’s degree can pursue roles in writing, editing, teaching, communication, public relations, or other fields valuing strong writing.

Yes. Courses are designed under the statewide Comprehensive Articulation Agreement to transfer smoothly to North Carolina public universities.

No. Apply to the college, submit transcripts or GED, and complete placement testing if needed. No separate program application is required.

Yes. Many English and general education courses are available online or in hybrid formats.

Central Piedmont is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.
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