TJC is a smart first choice for any student, whether you plan to transfer to a four-year university or gain the skills and training needed to go directly into the workforce.
Apply NowTJC has an outstanding record of academic quality, offering a bachelor's degree, associate's degree programs, certificates and training and technical programs.
Degrees & CertificatesTJC is one of the largest community colleges in Texas, with 306 full-time faculty members and 248 part-time faculty members, and nearly 13,000 students enrolled.
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TJC provides a full college experience – we offer opportunities and programs that add to your involvement outside the classroom.
Events CalendarTJC's Continuing Studies courses provide lifelong learning for people of all ages to develop personal and professional potential, upgrade job-related skills and prepare for informed participation in the civic, cultural and political life of the community.
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Virtual Campus TourEnglish majors will find a wealth of jobs in careers like communications, social media management, marketing, copywriting, software sales, publishing, advertising, the film industry, blogging and policy analysis.
The English Department at TJC provides the broad foundational core of a college education. As an English major, you’ll read and analyze literature while learning the important components of writing and composition.
Our program will help you enhance your writing, critical thinking and reading skills while it helps you express your creativity and broaden your mind as you continue down your professional or educational pathway.
The English Department is a close community of professors and students committed to their craft. Our faculty-to-student ratio is incredibly low, with one faculty member for every five students who are English majors–nearly unheard of in an English Department anywhere in higher education. This fosters a creative and nurturing environment where you can build deep and lasting connections with the faculty and your fellow students.
Our English Department has one faculty member for every five English majors.
We have agreements with universities in Texas which guarantees your courses will transfer.
TJC's Writing Center is a free resource for students who need help writing or just want someone to review their papers.
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