English, Communication Studies, and Journalism
Do you have a passion for storytelling, speaking, or creative writing?
The English, Communication Studies, and Journalism department at Los Angeles Mission College offers comprehensive programs that empower students to excel in various fields. Through our courses, you’ll develop critical thinking, persuasive writing, and dynamic communication skills, essential for careers in teaching, law, marketing, media, and more.
Our department offers the following:
- English A.A. for Transfer
- Communication Studies (2.0) A.A. for Transfer
- Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement
Read more about each program below. Join us to explore the power of words and communication, and unlock your potential in a wide range of exciting career paths!
Programs of Study
Click on the Program of Study below to expand it for more information.
An English degree is appropriate for all students who want to improve written and oral expression. It also affords students the opportunity to expand their comprehension of diverse literary texts. This degree is not only for students who are interested in teaching, but it is also for students who plan to continue with graduate work in programs ranging from liberal arts to law.
- Read the English A.A. page
- View the English A.A. Program Mapper
- Faculty Leads: Carolyn Daly, Ph.D., @email; Ayra Quinn, Ph.D., @email; Karen Crozer, Ph.D., @email; Curt Riesberg, @email; Marie Zaiens, @email; José Cadena, Ph.D., @email; and Andzhela Keshishyan, @email
- Faculty Lead for Puente English Program: José Cadena, Ph.D., @email
This transfer degree in Communication Studies will provide the student with a firm basic foundation in the principles of effective communication, communication processes, and communication styles. This degree will allow the student to transfer to a CSU as a communication studies major or in a related major.
- Read the Comm Studies 2.0 A.A. page
- View the Comm Studies 2.0 A.A. Program Mapper
- Faculty Lead: Jessica Kwack, @email
LAMC's Creative Writing Certificate invites aspiring writers to delve deep into the world of narrative creation. Through a curated blend of courses, students master the art of crafting compelling stories across diverse platforms and within multiple disciplines, including English, Theater, Journalism and Multimedia. Armed with practical editing skills, graduates are equipped for a writing career in publishing, marketing, or the entertainment industry.
- Read the Creative Writing: Certificate of Achievement page
- View the Creative Writing: Certificate of Achievement Program Mapper
- Faculty Leads: Karen Crozer, Ph.D., @email; Andzhela Keshishyan, @email
Helpful resources
Check out our programs below, or explore some of these resources:
- the Society, Culture, and Communication Program Mapper
- the Society, Culture, and Communication Pathway page
- the AB 1705 page
- the LAMC Writing Center
- the LAMC Catalog
Contact us
- Chair: Karen Crozer, Ph.D., @email, 818-364-7715
- Secretary: Richard Lam, @email, 818-364-7722
- Dean: Tara Ward-Thompson, @email, 818-364-7804
Note: If you are interested in teaching for our department, please apply for the corresponding LACCD Adjunct Pool.