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The English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies (ELWS) department prepares students to engage purposefully and effectively with print and digital literacies and the study of language in their academic, professional, civic, and personal lives. Our programs enable students to fulfill requirements for graduation, pursue transfer degrees at other schools, and become qualified to meet the writing needs of business and industry. The English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies department is home to the USHE Core Skills Composition requirement and offers a rich selection of engaging courses fulfilling COM, HU, IG, and DV general education requirements.

As a department, we offer the following centers of learning and activity:

Programs

The ELWS department offers two associate degrees leading to transfer to an accredited four-year baccalaureate institution: English Studies and Writing Studies. The department also offers a pathway to the Bachelor of Linguistics degree at the U of U.

English, AS (63 credits)

The English program prepares students to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree in English. English majors study English literature, language, and other texts through in-depth critical analysis and creative production. English majors become complex thinkers and versatile users of language. Courses teach intellectual inquiry, engage students in diverse reading and writing tasks and address how power may be won or lost through the medium of words.

Career Opportunities:

A degree in English prepares graduating students for many careers and professions, as well as advanced academic study. English majors pursue careers in writing, law, teaching, editing, artificial intelligence, marketing, SEO marketing, advertising, library, public relations, political science, policy development, and more. They excel in the skills employers are seeking: critical thinking, oral and written communication, and teamwork.

Writing Studies, AS (61 credits)

The Writing Studies program provides the first two years of required courses and general education requirements for the University of Utah’s Writing and Rhetoric Studies degree (either major or minor). Writing Studies majors study writing in its rhetorical, cultural, social, ethical, and political aspects. Writing Studies is not limited to English but incorporates all languages that students bring to the study. Writing Studies majors become critical thinkers and proficient writers of multiple types of writing including professional, academic, technical, and digital.

Career Opportunities:

A degree in Writing Studies prepares students for many careers because graduates excel in the critical thinking and writing skills most valued by employers. Writing Studies graduates pursue careers in web authoring, grant writing, science writing, journalism, artificial intelligence, advertising, teaching, law, government, and business. Minoring in Writing Studies or double majoring with another degree elevates qualifications for many career paths, especially law, business, teaching, sociology, political science, and the arts.

Program Contacts

Elissa Demartin

Administrative Assistant

Campus:

Taylorsville

Building:

Academic and Administrative Building (AAB)

Room:

165

Phone:

801-957-4020

Email:

aguil31@slcc.edu

Ryah Gill

Secretary

Campus:

Taylorsville

Building:

Academic and Administrative Building (AAB)

Room:

165

Phone:

801-957-3776

Email:

zgill5@slcc.edu 

Alex Coulombe

Academic Advisor

Campus:

Taylorsville

Building:

Student Center (STC)

Room:

240

Phone:

801-957-4238

Email:

Alex.Coulombe@slcc.edu