PR # 128             January 28, 2004

RVCC OFFERING AA IN ENGLISH

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in North Branch is now offering an Associate of Arts degree in English. Previously students interested in studying English received AA degrees in Liberal Arts at RVCC.

The program, which started with the Spring 2004 Semester, is designed for students interested in focusing on literature and writing in an interrelated academic environment. It features a broad range of courses in English language, literature and composition, including introduction to literature and literary theory, linguistics, survey courses, genre courses, diversity-based and interdisciplinary courses, and writing-intensive courses.

“The new degree program recognizes the growing student interest in majoring in English. In addition, the English Department recognizes the relevance of the advanced study of language and literature and effective communication skills in an increasingly complex and interrelated academic environment,” said Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan, president of RVCC. “The new program will enable interested students to begin their major in English at RVCC and to transfer to a four-year institution to continue their academic advancement on the baccalaureate level,” Dr. Ryan continued.

RVCC’s Spring Semester classes started on Monday, January 26.

For further information about RVCC’s AA in English, call 908-253-6688, e-mail recruitment@raritanval.edu or visit www.raritanval.edu.

RVCC, located on Route 28 and Lamington Road in North Branch, NJ, and serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 30 years, offers more than 70 associate degrees and certificates. In addition, customized training programs and non-credit courses are available for those seeking personal and professional development.

The College is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.