English

General Studies Degree in English

Why Study English at Delgado?

New Orleans is a community woven from a diverse collection of people, cultures and languages; originally named for the place that became New Orleans meant "land of many tongues." In a place formed by so many languages, a General Studies degree with an English concentration provides a broad curriculum that develops essential critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills applicable to numerous careers beyond traditional language arts fields such as law, business, and journalism, equipping students with adaptable skills for diverse careers in a digitally evolving world.

caring, experienced faculty who provide students with one-on-one advisement
faculty developed programs that serves students’ educational and professional needs
general education required classes
traditional, hybrid, and online classes

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Mission Statement

The English Department offers innovative, learner-centered curricula that foster the critical thinking and language skills necessary for all students to excel academically, to achieve their personal and professional goals, and to be discerning citizens.

English Courses Offered at Delgado

Career Opportunities

Although a degree in General Studies with a concentration in English is primarily intended to prepare students for academic transfer, this degree provides students practice in writing mechanics and text analysis in order to pursue the many professions that demand strong reading and writing skills. Graduates will be prepared to seek careers in:

Journalism
Editing
Publishing
Law and Policy
Business and Technical Writing
Marketing
Advertising
Public Relations
Government
Public Policy
Emerging Communications Industries

****NOTE: Some career options may require more than two years of college study.

English Faculty

Shaye Hope, Department Chair, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E17, 504-671-6329, eshope@dcc.edu
Sarah Inman, Assistant Department Chair, West Bank Campus LaRocca Hall 233, 504-762-3225, sinman@dcc.edu
Jackson Moss, Assistant Department Chair, City Park Campus Building 1 -115E06, 504-671-6328, jhmoss@dcc.edu
Joseph Buckley, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E08, 504-671-6536, jbuckl@dcc.edu
Gora Chakraborti - City Park Campus 504 671 6528, gchakr@dcc.edu
Melissa Diaz, City Park Campus Building 1 - 118E06, 504-671-6347, mfdiaz@dcc.edu
Brett Evans, West Bank LaRocca Hall - 224, 504-762-3223, bevans@dcc.edu
Elizabeth Feltey, City Park Campus Building 1 - 118E21, 504-671-6386, efelte@dcc.edu
Gina Ferrara, City Park Campus Building 1 - 118E21, 504-671-6572, gferra@dcc.edu
Lilian Gamble, City Park Campus Building 1 - 119E14, 504-671-6319, lgambl@dcc.edu
Andrew Gibbs, City Park Campus Building 1, agibbs1@dcc.edu
Joe Howard, West Bank Campus LaRocca Hall - 213, 504-762-3210, jhowar@dcc.edu
Robin Johnstone, City Park Campus Building 1 - 119E02, 504-671-6536, rjohns2@dcc.edu
Mason Joiner, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E07, 504-671-6015, mjoine@dcc.edu
Jennifer Kooken, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E07, 504-671-6336, jkooke@dcc.edu
Brad Koski, City Park Campus Building 1 - 118E05, 504-671-6351, bkoski@dcc.edu
Mia Lett, West Bank Campus LaRocca Hall - 201, 504-762-3212, mrlett@dcc.edu
Monica Mankin, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E20, 504-671-6357, mmanki@dcc.edu
Carol McCarthy, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E12, 504-671-6376, cmccar@dcc.edu
Sean Munro, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E11, 504-671-6322, smunro@dcc.edu
Don O’Callahan, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E, 504-671-6519, docall@dcc.edu
Corey Pellerin, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E02, 504-671-6375, cpelle@dcc.edu
Audra Rouse, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E22, 504-671-6361, arouse@dcc.edu
Erin vonSteuben, City Park Campus Building 1 - 118E25, 504-671-6330, evonst@dcc.edu
Abby Wallig, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E, 504-671-6536, awalli@dcc.edu
Ari Zeiger, City Park Campus Building 1 - 115E, 504-671-6375, azeige@dcc.edu

Program Offerings

A general studies concentration in English gives students the fundamental curriculum and offers a comprehensive degree plan that easily transfers to four-year institutions.

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