English
English Department
The English Department at YVC provides the core reading, writing, and literature courses for all students at YVC as well as offers multiple associate degree and transfer programs which delve into the studies of composition, reading, literature, and creative writing.
The mission of the English Department is to help students develop the habits of writers, readers, and critical thinkers and to further their interest in reading and writing as a way of learning about themselves and the world.
Careers
College graduates with degrees in English have a proven track record in the types of reading communication skills most employers covet. More specific professions related to the major are copy editors, public relations specialists, publishers, writers, other careers in the entertainment industry, sales, teaching and other fields where spoken and written communication are necessary for success.
English majors often enter related academic disciplines as well, such as law, rhetoric, linguistics, and computer programming. It is important to remember that employers are not often interested in a degree major so much as the skills a potential employee brings to their company.
Good communication skills are most often at the top of an employer’s list of desired skills. English majors have proven their communication skills.
Area of Interest
Associate in Arts – DTA English Major
The associate in arts – direct transfer agreement (DTA) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. YVC offers a variety of disciplines so that students can select their course load based on their area of interest within this degree. These courses are recommended as guidelines for state transfer. For assistance with course selection, contact the program faculty or the Advising Center.
Student, please note: To ensure that your degree requirements for graduation have been met, you need to review the degree planning guide with an advisor or counselor.
Department Contacts
| Name | Job Title | Phone | Office Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Arostegui | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
tarostegui@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4824 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 149 |
| Carolyn Calhoon | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
ccalhoon@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4832 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 183 |
| Joy Clark | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
jclark@yvcc.edu | 509.574.6800 x 3285 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 179 |
| Michael Follansbee | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
mfollansbee@yvcc.edu | 509.574.6800 x3232 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 143 |
| Dodie Forrest | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
dforrest@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4822 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 177 |
| Margaret France | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
mfrance@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4821 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 150 |
| Mark Fuzie | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
mfuzie@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4820 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 177 |
| Jeff Garhardstein | English Instructor Grandview Campus |
jgarhardstein@yvcc.edu | 509.882.7065 | Main Building Building 56, Room 120C |
| Olivia Hernandez | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
ohernandez@yvcc.edu | 509.834.4573 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 141 |
| Shannon Hopkins | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
shopkins@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4830 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 157 |
| Travis Margoni | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
tmargoni@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4823 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 145 |
| Laura May | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
lmay@yvcc.edu | 509.834.4544 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 181 |
| Dan Peters | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
dpeters@yvcc.edu | 509.574.6800 x3194 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 185 |
| Julie Swedin | English Instructor Yakima Campus |
jswedin@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4998 | Glenn Anthon Hall Building 4, Room 151 |
| Kristy Webster | English Instructor Grandview Campus |
kwebster@yvcc.edu | 509.574.6800 xt. 3171 | Main Building Building 56, Room 120A |