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 CLASS-Web and is used by students to register for their first semester English course.