About Our Department
“Words – so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one who knows how to combine them.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hawthorne’s words speak to the power of analysis and expression, the two spheres of study housed within the Department of English and Communication. Our courses offer the chance for students to develop agency in analyzing the words of others and in sharpening their ability to harness the power of their own words in both writing and speaking.
Our graduates who have studied English have then pursued bachelor’s degrees and beyond, using this foundation to equip them as lawyers, teachers, activists, consultants, writers, managers, and innovators in many fields. Those who have pursued communications have sought professions in marketing, social media, and public relations.
Laura Driver
Chairperson, English and Communication Department
The Associate of Arts Degree in English Education prepares you for transition to a Bachelor’s Degree and teacher certification. Working with an advisor in English, as well as the coordinator of teacher education, equips you with the skills necessary for the challenges and opportunities you will encounter as an English teacher. Courses emphasize literature and composition and include English, American, and world literature.
Programs
Department Scholarships
Outside of the general scholarships available here at the college, there are scholarships available exclusively for students in the Department of Communication.
The scholarship application deadline for CCM scholarships is:
Fall Term: June 24th
Spring Term: October 22nd
For more information on CCM scholarships, and to access the application, please see the CCM Financial Aid webpage.
Outside Scholarships
These are just a small sampling of the scholarships available outside the school. Please click the links to visit the scholarship websites:
Professional Affiliations
- Columbia Scholastic Press Association
- Eastern Communication Association
- International Communication Association
- National Association of Broadcasters
- The National Communication Association
- NJ Collegiate Press Association
- NJ Communication Association
- Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association
- Public Relations Society of America
