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With an English degree from Normandale, you’ll study American and British literary works and you’ll increase your skills as a reader and a writer. From Shakespeare to science, this liberal arts degree gives you a solid educational foundation to build upon.   

When you graduate with an associate degree in English, you’ll be ready to transfer to one of seven Minnesota State universities where you’ll enter as a junior.

What can you do with an English Degree?

When you start your journey in English here, you’ll get an affordable, flexible and personalized program. You’ll acquire excellent critical thinking skills as you analyze literature and sharpen your writing skills. Plus, you’ll learn how to be an effective communicator, not only as a writer but as a speaker.   

An English degree opens doors to a lot of different careers. Strong reading and writing skills are transferable to many vocations and demonstrate your ability to communicate complex ideas well, both through the written word and through public speaking.  

English majors pursue careers in public relations firms, marketing companies, advertising agencies, publishing houses and education; these are typical examples of what you can do with an English degree.

What Makes our Associate Degree in English Program Unique?

The English Department offers a range of courses that cover composition, literary studies and English for non-native speakers. We also offer an associate’s degree in creative writing and a creative writing certificate. 

As a student earning an associate degree in English, you’ll get personalized attention with small class sizes, and there will be ample time to discuss literary works and evaluate your own writing.   

You’ll develop analytical skills necessary to assess and distill meaning while comparing and contrasting works of literature. As a writer, you will develop critical thinking skills as a foundation for your writing. 

Developmental Education

English for Academic Purposes

Creative Writing Program

English Degree Program Basics

The English Department includes majors in English and Creative Writing, plus a Creative Writing Certificate 

English Faculty

Instructor English
English
952-358-9441 | A 2569
Instructor English
English
952-358-8384 | C 2160
Instructor English
English
C 2122
Instructor English
English
612-964-8977 | A 2569
Instructor English
English
952-358-8831 | C 2173
Instructor English
English
952-358-9328 | C 2175
Instructor English
English
952-358-8401 | C 2181
Instructor English
English
952-358-9157 | A 2569
Instructor English
English
952-358-9143 | C 2163
Instructor English
English
952-358-8305 | A 2569
Instructor English
English
952-358-8465 | C 2158
Instructor English
English
952-358-8697 | A 2525
Community College Faculty
English
C 2179
Instructor English
English
952-358-8732 | C 2176
Instructor English
English
952-358-9214 | C 2167
Instructor English
English
952-358-9283 | C 2167
Instructor English
English
952-358-9137 | A 2569
Instructor English
English
952-358-8397 | C 2166
Community College Faculty
English
C 2154
Instructor English
English
952-358-8914 | C 2182
Instructor English
English
952-487-8309 | A 2525
Instructor English
English
952-358-8477 | C 2171
Instructor English
English
952-358-8255 | A 2569
Instructor English
English
952-358-8332 | C 2165
Instructor - English
English
A 2525
Instructor English
English
952-358-9040 | C 2169
Instructor English
English
952-358-8684 | C 2168
Instructor English
English
952-358-8821 | L 1770
Instructor English
English
952-358-8825 | C 2164
Instructor English
English
952-358-8877 | C 2157
Instructor English
English
952-358-8577 | C 2172
Community College Faculty
English
C 2179
Instructor English
English
952-358-9197 | C 2159
Community College Faculty
English
952-358-8910 | C 2122
Community College Faculty
English
C 2124
Instructor English
English
952-358-8381 | C 2178
Instructor English
English
952-358-8674 | C 2162
Faculty
English
952-358-8126 | A 2569
Community College Faculty
English
A 2425
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