English

Postsecondary Teacher Adult Education Teacher Postsecondary Teacher

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.

Jobs available locally

10,447

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$50,894 – $213,199

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

Jobs available locally

210

Demand Locally

+0 %

Annual Wage Range

$34,768 – $74,642

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Jobs available locally

10,447

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$50,894 – $213,199

Program Level:

Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

English/Communications/World Languages/INRW

Institute:

Public Service

College:

PAC

What is the English program?

The English department is dedicated to helping students become better writers and thinkers through the study of composition, literature, creative writing, and technical writing. Whether students are fulfilling degree requirements or pursuing an associate degree with a concentration in English, we offer a variety of classes to inspire and challenge students of all levels.

Students in composition courses practice the skills required to write college level essays using MLA documentation style while students in sophomore literature courses explore, discuss, and write about the worlds and ideas imagined in poems, novels, short stories, plays and more. Students enrolled in creative writing develop voice and authorship techniques; students in technical writing polish those specific writing skills necessary for professional success.

English Program Highlights

Eleven Rivers Review – Palo Alto College’s Student Literary and Arts Journal
Specialized curriculum in Catch the Next Ascender Program (CTN) - ENGL 1301 courses
Flexible course schedules, including 16-week, Start II 14-week, Flex I and Flex 2 (8-week) and online
Extensive course offerings for Dual Credit and Early College High School students