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Transfer Degrees & Emphases

The ELWS department currently has two associate’s degree (or emphasis) programs that transfer to four-year bachelor’s degree programs in colleges/universities across Utah. Read below for the requirements. Contact the ELWS department for more information.

The English Studies AS degree prepares SLCC students for transfer to English bachelor’s degree programs at the University of Utah and Weber State University with many courses transferring to other state institutions as well.

SLCC Degree

English Studies A.S.

General Education

Complete all General Education Requirements

Required Courses (9 credits)

· ENGL 2600: Critical Intro to Literature (HU)

· ENGL 2610: Diversity in American Literature (HU)

· ENGL 2701: Intro to Literary History, Pre-1800 OR

· ENGL 2702: Intro to Literary History, Post-1800

English Electives

Complete 9 credits from ENGL courses

Recommended Electives (for transfer)

· ENGL 2250: Imaginative Writing (HU)

· ENGL 2630: Contemporary World Literature (HU)

· ENGL 2700: Intro to Critical Theory

· ENGL 2830: Diverse Women Writers (HU)

· ENGL 2300: Intro to Shakespeare

Free electives

15 credits (1000-level courses, including ENGL courses)

Recommended Electives by Category

Publication

ENGL 1820: Publication Studies

ENGL 1830: Literary Magazine Studies

Creative Writing

ENGL 2260: Intro to Writing Poetry (HU)

ENGL 2270: Intro to Writing Fiction (HU)

ENGL 2280: Intro to Creative Nonfiction

ENGL 2290: Intro Novel Writing

Education

ENGL 2330: Children’s Literature

Diversity and Culture

ENGL 2760: Gender and Cultural Studies (HU)

ENGL 2830: Diverse Women Writers (HU)

ENGL 2850: Intro to Queer Studies (HU)

Global Literature and Culture

ENGL 2210: Intro to Folklore (HU)

ENGL 2300: Intro to Shakespeare

The Writing Studies degree & Humanities AA/AS (Writing Studies Emphasis) prepares SLCC students to transfer to in the University of Utah's Writing & Rhetoric Studies bachelor's degree program.

This transfer program changed names and requirements in the 2026-2027 SLCC catalog. Please read the requirements below and talk with an academic or faculty advisor.

Degree Name

Writing Studies AS

Humanities AA/AS
(Writing Studies Emphasis)

SLCC Catalog

Prior to 2026-2027

2026-2027

General Education

Complete all General Education Requirements

Required Courses

1. ENGL 2040: Introduction to Writing Studies

2. ENGL 2310: Digital Writing

3. ENGL 2840: Introduction to Technical, Professional, and Medical Writing

1. HUMA 1010: Introduction to the Humanities (HU)

2. ENGL 2040: Introduction to Writing Studies

3. ENGL 2310: Digital Writing

4. ENGL 2840: Introduction to Technical, Professional, and Medical Writing

ENGL Electives

Complete 12 credits of ENGL courses (See Recommended Electives and talk with academic or faculty advisor)

None required but see Recommended Electives below and talk with academic or faculty advisor.

Recommended ENGL Electives (transfer to University of Utah with maximum 15 credits applied to the major)

Two (2) from:

· ENGL 2050: Writing as Superpower

· ENGL 2090: Writing Popular Culture

· ENGL 2905: Special Topics in Writing Studies

Free electives

12 credits (any combination of 1000-level courses, including ENGL courses)

18 credits (any combination of 1000-level courses, including ENGL courses)

University of Utah Writing Studies Scholars Program

Writing Studies Scholars is a community for SLCC students who major, minor, or pursue a certificate in Writing & Rhetoric Studies. The University of Utah provides multiple opportunities for students who transfer into their program.

Writing & Rhetoric Studies Minor

SLCC transfer students with a different major can earn a minor in the University of Utah Writing & Rhetoric Studies program. SLCC students can transfer up to 9 credits (3 courses) from the following courses to apply to the minor.

  • ENGL 2040: Introduction to Writing Studies
  • ENGL 2310: Digital Writing
  • ENGL 2840: Introduction to Technical, Professional, and Medical Writing
  • ENGL 2050: Writing as Superpower
  • ENGL 2090: Writing Popular Culture
  • ENGL 2905: Special Topics in Writing Studies