English Transfer Pathway AA

English degree that prepares you for transfer and success as a writer, communicator and critical thinker.
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Program Overview

The English Transfer Pathway degree at Anoka‑Ramsey helps you strengthen your reading, writing and critical‑thinking skills through courses in composition, literature and creative writing. You’ll gain a solid academic foundation while following an affordable and direct path toward a bachelor’s degree in English.
AA
Associate of Arts
Transfer Pathway
Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Online
60
Credits Course List
Aug. 24
Next Semester Start How to Apply
Online Options
Why Anoka-Ramsey

Where Every Voice Matters and Every Writer Grows

  1. Universal Skills. Engaging Courses.

    Through the English program, you’ll get the opportunity to explore a wide range of courses — from composition and literature to creative writing — that help you discover your interests and build strong reading, writing and critical‑thinking skills. These universal skills support your success in every career field.
  2. Engaged Creative Community

    In the classroom and beyond, you’ll find an engaged community of faculty and students who share your passion for storytelling and ideas. You’ll have opportunities to connect through our student literary magazine, visiting author events, the Two Rivers Reading Series and Minnesota Writers Series. You can also learn from working writers through our Careers in Writing Speaker Series.
  3. Small Classes, Published, Award‑Winning Faculty 

    Anoka‑Ramsey’s English courses offers small classes in a supportive space where you’ll learn to understand texts deeply and express ideas clearly. You’ll learn through a variety of courses, peer feedback and guidance from award‑winning faculty that helps you grow as both a student and a writer. Classes are led by published, working writers who are active in the regional and national literary community.
  4. Flexible, Affordable Start to a Four-Year English Degree

    The 60‑credit English Transfer Pathway is designed so every course directly applies toward designated English bachelor’s programs at Minnesota State universities. Courses are offered online and on campus, so you’ll benefit from Minnesota’s lowest-cost seated tuition, all while preparing to transfer smoothly and continue your education as a junior.
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Outcomes

Your Next Chapter

Your work in the English Transfer Pathway associate degree program sets you up for the next step in your academic and career journey. After completing this degree, you’ll be ready to transfer into an English bachelor’s degree program and explore careers in fields like writing, communications, education, media, publishing and more.

Upcoming English Department Events

Connect to Anoka-Ramsey's vibrant literary community through our Careers in Writing Speaker Series, two visiting writers series (Two Rivers Reading Series and Minnesota Writers Series) and more. Events are hosted by the Anoka-Ramsey English department and open to students, faculty, staff and the public for free unless otherwise noted.
October
21
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Coon Rapids Campus

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