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Degree A8987
An emphasis in Language Arts provides the student with an understanding of the acquisition of language with a focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking with a diverse environment. In addition to the foundational language acquisition courses, students select personal options that will strengthen their individual interest and goals within Language Arts.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

AA-T/AS-T degrees are designed to facilitate transfer to four-year institutions. 91Ö±²¥ ranks in the Top 10 in transferring students to UC, CSU, and private universities. Please visit Counseling Services for information on how to transfer, workshops, activities, events, and advising.

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      Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers

      SOC Career Code: 25-1123.00

      Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $40.38

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
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      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $109,756.19
      Annual Job Openings
      19,886

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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    • Elementary School Teachers

      Elementary School Teachers

      SOC Career Code: 25-2021.00

      Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $35.97

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $95,883.98
      Annual Job Openings
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      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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      Middle School Teachers

      SOC Career Code: 25-2022.00

      Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

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      $36.97

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      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $98,341.69
      Annual Job Openings
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      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

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      Secondary School Teachers

      SOC Career Code: 25-2031.00

      Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

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      $37.69

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      • High School Diploma Or Less
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      $101,003.67
      Annual Job Openings
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      SOC Career Code: 25-4022.00

      Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

      Typical Hourly Salary
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      Median Salary Earnings
      $84,801.60
      Annual Job Openings
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      Library Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 25-4031.00

      Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $19.27

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      Median Salary Earnings
      $49,712.00
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      SOC Career Code: 27-3023.00

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      Typical Hourly Salary
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      SOC Career Code: 27-3041.00

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      $82,222.26
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      SOC Career Code: 27-3042.00

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  • Language Arts Emphasis

    Degree A8987
    An emphasis in Language Arts provides the student with an understanding of the acquisition of language with a focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking with a diverse environment. In addition to the foundational language acquisition courses, students select personal options that will strengthen their individual interest and goals within Language Arts.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Foundations
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    Freshman Composition - Honors
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    College Composition for Non-Native English Speakers
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    English - Introduction to Literary Types
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    English - Introduction to Literary Types - Honors
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    Critical Thinking and Writing
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    Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
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    Critical Thinking and Writing
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    Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
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    Analysis and Critical Reading
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    Public Speaking
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    Public Speaking - Honors
    Language and Culture
    Choose 3-4 units from the following:3-4
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    Language and Culture: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
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    Elementary Arabic
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    Continuing Elementary Arabic
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    Elementary Chinese
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    Continuing Elementary Chinese
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    Intermediate Chinese
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    Continuing Intermediate Chinese
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    Principles and Practices in Child Development 91Ö±²¥s
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    Language Acquisition
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    Elementary French
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    Continuing Elementary French
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    Intermediate French
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    Intermediate Conversational French
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    ¹ó¸é°ä±áÌý60
    French Culture Through Cinema
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    Elementary German
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    Intermediate German
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    German Culture through Cinema
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    Elementary Italian
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    Advanced Conversational Italian
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    Italian Culture Through Cinema
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    Elementary Japanese
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    Intermediate Japanese
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    Conversational Japanese
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    Race, Culture, Gender, and Mass Media Images
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    Elementary Latin
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    Elementary Latin - Honors
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    Languages, Gender, and Power
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    Languages, Cultures, and Writing in East Asia
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    Elementary Spanish
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    Spanish for the Spanish Speaking
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    Intermediate Spanish
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    Spanish of the Barrio: A Socio-linguistic Perspective
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    Conversational Spanish
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    Continuing Conversational Spanish
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    American Sign Language 1
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    American Sign Language 1 - Honors
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    American Sign Language 2
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    American Sign Language 3
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    American Sign Language 4
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    Literature and Expression
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    Early Literacy in Child Development
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    Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children
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    Creative Writing - Fiction
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    Creative Writing - Memoir
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    Introduction to Mass Communications
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    Beginning Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media
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    Intermediate Writing and Reporting for Mass Media
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    Early American Literature
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    Modern American Literature
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    Survey of English Literature
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    Survey of English Literature
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    African American Literature
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    Contemporary Mexican American Literature
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    Performance of Literature
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    Total Units19-22

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