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Thousands of students get their start at Mt. SAC every year. Take the path to your future career one step further by enrolling in our program. Apply NowLanguage Arts Emphasis, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree A8987
An emphasis in Language Arts provides the student with an understanding of the acquisition of language with a focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking with a diverse environment. In addition to the foundational language acquisition courses, students select personal options that will strengthen their individual interest and goals within Language Arts.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
AA-T/AS-T degrees are designed to facilitate transfer to four-year institutions. Mt. San Antonio College ranks in the Top 10 in transferring students to UC, CSU, and private universities. Please visit Counseling Services for information on how to transfer, workshops, activities, events, and advising.
- Postsecondary Communications Teachers
Postsecondary Communications Teachers
SOC Career Code: 25-1122.00Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Hourly Salary$83.90The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$98,498.55Annual Job Openings16,578Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers
Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers
SOC Career Code: 25-1123.00Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Hourly Salary$83.90The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$98,498.55Annual Job Openings16,578Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teachers
Postsecondary Foreign Language and Literature Teachers
SOC Career Code: 25-1124.00Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Hourly Salary$83.90The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$98,498.55Annual Job Openings16,578Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers
SOC Career Code: 25-2021.00Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.
Typical Hourly Salary$56.98The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$82,796.20Annual Job Openings14,954Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers
SOC Career Code: 25-2022.00Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.
Typical Hourly Salary$52.67The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$79,203.64Annual Job Openings4,083Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers
SOC Career Code: 25-2031.00Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Typical Hourly Salary$55.55The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$86,870.56Annual Job Openings9,650Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Adult Education and Literacy Teachers
Adult Education and Literacy Teachers
SOC Career Code: 25-3011.00Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.
Typical Hourly Salary$63.45The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$81,963.73Annual Job Openings1,136Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Public Relations Specialists
Public Relations Specialists
SOC Career Code: 27-3031.00Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
Typical Hourly Salary$64.31The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$66,224.60Annual Job Openings3,725Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Editors
Editors
SOC Career Code: 27-3041.00Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Typical Hourly Salary$70.29The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$61,980.53Annual Job Openings2,325Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Technical Writers
Technical Writers
SOC Career Code: 27-3042.00Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Typical Hourly Salary$77.18The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$89,688.37Annual Job Openings935Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
SOC Career Code: 27-3043.05Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Typical Hourly Salary$97.60The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$55,534.76Annual Job Openings3,462Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Interpreters and Translators
Interpreters and Translators
SOC Career Code: 27-3091.00Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Typical Hourly Salary$64.28The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$59,221.76Annual Job Openings1,568Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Communications Teachers
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