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Start a Pathway Toward a Career with a Focus on Language and Literature

Earning an associate’s degree with coursework in English provides the foundation for a variety of careers that require excellent written communication skills.  If you enjoy creative and/or technical writing or the analysis of literature, an associate’s degree from Southwest Junior College can provide you with communication tools required in a variety of diverse work settings.

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Continue Your Education

An associate’s degree with coursework in English from Southwest Junior College provides the foundation for transfer to a university.  Individuals that complete the course work of a bachelor’s degree with an English major develop strong critical thinking and communication skills required in variety of business and education settings.

Career Opportunities

In today's competitive job market, employers seek professionals who can think critically, analyze content, and write well.  Students who earn a bachelor’s degree in English will possess marketable skills and be prepared to pursue many career paths, including careers in education, editing, law, business, marketing, political science and government, technical writing, journalism, and public relations.

Earning Potential

English Teacher (elementary/secondary) - $53,749*

Technical/Grant Writer - $63,633*

Editor - $43,692*

*Source: www.texaswages.com, Middle Rio Grande region, 2017


Resources

Texas Reality Check

Texas Reality Check will show you how much your living expenses will cost, and the amount of money you will need to earn to pay for them.

Pathful Explore

Pathful Explore offers several resources to support your career readiness and future planning. Pathful Explore takes the guesswork out of planning for your future.  Start exploring and preparing for your career!


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Idalia DeLaCruz
Dr. Antonio H. and Gloria Rivera Campus
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Crystal City, TX 78839
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Laura Gloria
Building A
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Del Rio, TX 78840
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Eva De Anda
Charles and Polly Chandler Student Services Building (Building C), Office 116
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Del Rio, TX 78840
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Sandy Colombo
Charles and Polly Chandler Student Services Building (Building C), Office 117
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Del Rio, TX 78840
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Dorylee E. Baez-Nieves
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Eagle Pass, TX 78852
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Claudia De La Garza
Administration & Student Services Building
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Eagle Pass, TX 78852
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Claudia Valdez
Administration & Student Services Building
3101 Bob Rogers Drive
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
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Samantha Alfaro
Student Support Services (Building C)
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Eagle Pass, TX 78852
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Rosy Arellano
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LaSabra Ortiz
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Rosy Arellano
Rodolfo R. and Dolores Flores Student Services Building (Building A)
2401 Garner Field Road
Uvalde, TX 78801
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LaSabra Ortiz
Rodolfo R. and Dolores Flores Student Services Building (Building A)
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