English Course Selection
College-level English 1 is required for transfer, AA-T/AA/AS degrees and many certificates. We also offer this class with a non-credit English 215 support course, at no additional cost.
College preparatory courses, English 201A/B, English 202, and English 210 are for students who want to practice reading and writing in a low pressure environment. Non-credit English classes will help students work toward their personal goals as readers and writers, but do not transfer or satisfy degree requirements. Tuition free.
Review the Core Courses
ENGLISH 1
- 4 units
- Transferable
- Letter Grade Only
- Required for AA-T/AA/AS Degrees
English 1 is a transferable, college-level English course. Students develop advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Transfer to most 4-year colleges/universities also requires a second English class (Engl 4A or 7A).
ENGLISH 201A/201B
- Noncredit
- Non-Transferable
- TUITION FREE
- Repeatable
- Pass/No Pass
- Not Required for AA-T/AA/AS Degrees
English 201A and 201B are slower-paced college preparatory English classes, which are TUITION FREE to students. Each class is 9 weeks and can be taken in sequence or as a stand alone class. Both classes include in-class time to practice college-level reading and writing.
Students who take 201A and/or 201B, may move into 202 the following semester, or jump ahead into English 1.
ENGLISH 202
- Noncredit
- Non-Transferable
- TUITION FREE
- Repeatable
- Pass/No Pass
- Not Required for AA-T/AA/AS Degrees
English 202 is a faster-paced college preparatory English class designed for students to move, in one semester, into English 1, and includes in-class time to practice college-level reading and writing.
TUITION FREE for students.
ENGLISH 210
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Noncredit
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Non-transferable
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TUITION FREE
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Repeatable
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Pass/No Pass
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Not required for AA-T/AA/AS degrees
Students are not required to take English 201A/201B and 202 before taking English 1. Students do not have to pass a non-credit class before taking English 1. Students who complete any two non-credit English courses (201A, 201B, 202, 215) will receive a Certificate of Competency.
Review Class Types
View chart for a snapshot of the different classes and the 4 ways you can take English courses: in person, hybrid, asynchronous online, and synchronous online.
Use the English Course Selection Tool
The English Course Selection Tool can be found in MyPortal and is used by students to register for their first semester English course.