English
About the Program
Welcome to the Department of English at Foothill College, where we read, write, and think critically about a variety of local, regional, national, and global texts and contexts. Through carefully designed courses of study, students are invited to engage with texts that reflect a range of cultural perspectives.
The English Department empowers students by facilitating their understanding and use of language and other media as we support their academic, career-related, and personal endeavors.
What you can do with a degree in English
- Writing & Editing
- Communications
- Education
- Content Strategy & Development
- Law
- Journalism
- Nonprofits
- Business Development
- And so much more!
Why Study English?
The English Major prepares students for a range of careers and disciplines. An English degree enhances students' critical reading, writing, and thinking skills and offers a breadth of cultural and historical knowledge through the study and creation of diverse texts.
Degree & Program Types
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
Foothill College offers two English degrees. The ADT prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions. Students who complete the ADT in English are ensured preferential transfer status to any California State University (CSU) as an English major.
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.
Associate in Arts for Transfer |
Associate in Arts |
Take a Creative Writing Course |
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Questions?
Please Contact Me!
Amber La Piana and Ben Armerding, English, Department Co-Chairs
Division Office Contacts
| Valerie Fong, Division Dean Phone: 650.949.7135 Email: fongvalerie@fhda.edu |
| Language Arts Division |