Degree Requirements & Course Descriptions
The English curriculum prepares the student in written and analytical skills and acquaints the student with a wide range of literature. An English major qualifies a student for employment in educational institutions, business and industry, and communications. It is a frequently recommended major for students interested in pre-law, journalism, or library work.
Degrees/Certificates
Merced College offers the following degrees/certificates in English:
- English (AA-T)
Career Opportunities
- Advertising
- Interpreter
- Librarian
- Public Relations
- Columnist
- Grant Writer
- Paralegal
- Editor
- Teacher
- Publisher
- Attorney
- Manager
- Technical Writer
Which English Class Should I Take?
- See English Sequence
- For English majors, refer to the current catalog to see which literature classes are offered on a rotating schedule
- For English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, read about our ESL program and take the ESL Self-Placement.
Speak with a counselor for help with an academic plan
To Help You Succeed
English Faculty
| Name | Position | Office | Phone | |
| William Baker | Professor of English | william.baker@mccd.edu | IAC-248 | (209) 386-6721 |
| Dr. Michael Barba | Professor of English, Puente | barba.m@mccd.edu | IAC-261 | (209) 381-6407 |
| Greg Brown | Professor of English | gregory.brown2328@mccd.edu | VOC-139 | (209) 384-6336 |
| Cindy Chavez | Professor of English | chavez.c@mccd.edu | LB-B- | (209) 386-6722 |
| Josh Daughdrill | Professor of English | daughdrill.j@mccd.edu | IAC-245 | (209) 381-6533 |
| Dr. Sean Epstein-Corbin | Professor of English | sean.epstein-corbin@mccd.edu | ZOOM | |
| Diana Truesdale | Professor of English | IAC-241 | (209) 384-6383 | |
| Susan Flatt | Professor of English | flatt.s@mccd.edu | IAC-244 | (209) 384-6222 |
| Stephanie Koepnick | Professor of English | stephanie.koepnick@mccd.edu | ART-9 | (209) 386-6698 |
| Melissa Fries | Professor of English | melissa.fries@mccd.edu | IAC-243 | (209) 384-6392 |
| Heather Gonzalez | Professor of English | heather.gonzalez@mccd.edu | IAC-259 | (209) 386-6779 |
| Amy Hundley | Professor of English | hundley.a@mccd.edu | IAC-263 | (209) 384-6315 |
| Jessica Johnston | Professor of English | Johnston.j@mccd.edu | LB-B | (209) |
| Dr. Shirley Kahlert | Professor of English | shirley.kahlert@mccd.edu | ZOOM | |
| Taylor Lankford | Professor of ESL & English | Taylor.lankford@mccd.edu | IAC-247 | (209) 384-6306 |
| Jason (John) Long | Professor of English | long.j@mccd.edu | LB-B-117 | (209) 386-6724 |
| Jeremy Mumford | Professor of English | mumford.j@mccd.edu | IAC-238 | (209) 384-6178 |
| Jennifer McBride | Professor of English | mcbride.j@mccd.edu | IAC-239 | (209) 384-6376 |
| Kevin Nelson | Professor of English | kevin.nelson@mccd.edu | LB-B-124 | (209) 386-6723 |
| Keri Ortiz | Professor of English | keri.ortiz@mccd.edu | IAC-240 | (209) 384-6152 |
| Dr. Myshel Pimentel | Professor of English | myshel.pimentel@mccd.edu | IAC-255 | (209) 384-6364 |
| Vince Piro | Professor of English | piro.v@mccd.edu | IAC-260 | (209) 384-6026 |
| Denise Rempel | Professor of English | denise.rempel@mccd.edu | LRC-125 | (209) 384-6388 |
| Jory Taber | Professor of English | taber.j@mccd.edu | IAC-223 | (209) 381-6534 |
| Meg Withers | Professor of English | meg.withers@mccd.edu | ZOOM |