The English department offers writing courses that fulfill requirements for students in transfer, workforce, and bachelor degree programs. Along with preparation for college-level writing, courses include expository, research, and workplace writing; creative writing; as well as writing in medical professions, business, and project management. Literature courses, ranging from English, American, to world and specialized literature, teach students to read closely, think critically, and communicate effectively. The skills learned in these classes are essential to careers in law, digital design, business, science, engineering to education, politics, marketing, and health care.