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Dawn Copeland, Department Chair
Languages Department
(931) 438-0028 Ext. 3022
dcopeland@mscc.edu
Fayetteville Campus, Sundquist Center 007

English

Associates of Art (TTP) Degree Checklist

Program Description

Collegiate-level English courses at Motlow are designed...
  • to assist students with areas of written and verbal communication vital for immediate entry into the workforce
  • to prepare students who plan to pursue more broad-based liberal arts studies
  • to prepare students who plan to pursue liberal or technical curricula that lead to four-year degree completion at any one of Tennessee's colleges or universities

Practical Experience

Students will be engaged in learning through the following activities:
  • essay writing
  • critical and logical thinking
  • in-depth research skills leading to preparation of topical and argumentative essay writing
  • verbal communication skills
  • artistic diversity through cultural and global literature
  • examination of various forms of media and their impact on society

Career Opportunities

Plant the seed for success here at Motlow College. Our Associates of Arts Degree in English qualifies you for transfer to any one of Tennessee's four-year college or university programs. Completion of a four-year baccalaureate program prepares you for a career! Career opportunities for those completing a four-year degree program in English may include:
  • teacher
  • communications specialist
  • translator
  • reporter
  • technical writer

Earnings Potential

Salary Data*
Median Annual Salary
Reporter I
$29,541
High School or Adult Education Teacher
$36,597
Translator
$41,239
Technical Writer I
$43,328
*Data taken from www.salary.com for positions in the Nashville, TN area as of April, 2011. This salary data is offered for informational purposes only and Motlow State Community College nor its faculty or staff make promises or representations otherwise. Further education and/or certifications may be required to qualify for some positions.