ESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & Speech

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Begin your Humanities major at BHC

The ESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & Speech Department offers a variety of courses that will satisfy general education or elective requirements at four-year institutions. Earning an Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS) degree at BHC before transferring is an ideal way to start your bachelor’s degree.

Areas of Focus

Students taking courses in this department may transfer into many different majors.

Sample Transfer Plans

Philosophy (PDF)

Where do you want to transfer?

If you already have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize your transfer plan. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.

Department Highlights

Non-Majors Welcome

Nearly all BHC students take a required speech or communications class in this department. Interesting electives are also available, from Intercultural Communication to Ethics.

Speech Communication

Speech courses not only meet your gen-ed requirements, but also help you develop strong communication skills that employers expect. Skills taught and practiced in class allow you to anticipate and adapt to the challenges of communicating in your personal and professional life.

Note: For online completely sections of SPEC 101, students are required to record their speeches following requirements set by IAI.

See SPEC 101 Requirements (PDF)

Academic ESL

We welcome international and ESL, EFL, and ELL students from around the world in our Academic ESL Program.

Student Clubs

Take advantage of student clubs and department events to expand your interests.

Conversation Cafes
HawkTalks
Speech Team
ESL Mentor & Mentee Program
Association of Latin American Students (ALAS)
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Associate Degrees

If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution after Black Hawk College, you can earn an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree.