English

The English department at Orange Coast College offers an impressive range of courses designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. The strength of our department is our highly trained faculty who are committed to providing a unique, hands-on educational experience. As the cornerstone of a liberal arts education, English provides invaluable training in critical thinking, argumentation and analysis, alongside the more practical mechanics of effective communication via the written word. Students who major in English at OCC enjoy a high rate of university transfer and success.