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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 for Transfer Students

Students taking courses in this department may transfer into many different majors. Here is a sample transfer plan:

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

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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.

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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.

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Academic ESL

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

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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
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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.

Programs

Program Award Credits
Associate in Arts AA Degree 60
Associate in Science AS Degree 60

Department Faculty

 

Kora Smith, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Professor, Philosophy
309-796-5426
QC Building 1, Room 434
Nina DeBisschop, M.A.
Professor, English as a Second Language
309-796-5215
QC Building 1, Room 109B
Katie Johnson, M.S.
Professor, Speech
309-796-5366
QC Building 1, Room 360
Lisa Miotto, M.A.
Professor, English as a Second Language
309-796-5187
QC Building 1, Room 109C
Melette Pearce, M.S.
Professor, Speech
309-796-5325
QC Building 1, Room 427
Contact ESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & Speech

Department Chair
Kora Smith

Quad-Cities Campus
Building 3

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