Kish STEM students benefit from ‘Smitty’ Assistantship
Three Kishwaukee College students participated in science-based learning opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship.
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English students develop and excel at analysis, research and writing. They constantly strengthen their ability to critically think and understand another person's perspective. A degree in English helps teach people how language works and how to make language work for them. Our English department consists of accomplished writers, scholars and thinkers who are committed to help their students grow as readers, writers and thinker.
If you’re planning on studying English at a 4-year institution, you can start with us and:
- Take advantage of publishing opportunities
- Earn an associate degree and prepare to transfer to a 4-year institution
- Complete your general education requirements
Degrees and Certificates
Program Details
- We’re your first step in preparing for transfer and a career where a mastery of the English language is a valuable skill.
- Some potential career paths include copywriter, marketing coordinator, SEO specialist, editor, publisher, teacher, research analyst, internal communications executive, production assistant, paralegal and more.
- A degree in English will develop research skills, creativity, problem solving, social awareness, verbal and nonverbal communication, information processing and attention detail. These are all highly valuable skills in many workplaces.
- Transfer to a 4-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in English or another related field.
- The Kamelian, Kishwaukee College's student literary and arts journal, accepts yearly submissions of art (3D and 2D), photography, poetry, short stories and essays from students.
- Our English students are often the recipients of scholarships, in particular the Paul Simon Essay Contest, Perry/Cornell Reading and Study Skills Scholarship, Perry/Cornell Journalism Scholarship and the Jeanne Henderson Memorial Scholarship.
- We have free tutoring through our tutoring services so you can get help with any writing assignment at any point in the process.
- Early planning for an English degree can make a difference.
- Students thinking about transferring after Kish to pursue a degree in English or related field are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor as early as possible.
News & Events
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Tre Jackson hired as Kish College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kishwaukee College hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Jackson starts the 2024-2025 season as the 13th coach in program history.
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