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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.

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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

The information above reflects the 2024-2025 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information. 

CCN Courses (Common Course Numbering)

The information above reflects the 2024-2025 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information. 

 

Department Contacts

Name Job Title Email 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

 

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