ESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & Speech
Broaden Your Mind and Career Prospects with Humanities at BHC
The ESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy and Speech department at Black Hawk College provides a diverse range of courses to meet transfer requirements for bachelor’s degrees. By obtaining an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree, students can seamlessly transition to their desired four-year institutions. Additionally, the department offers engaging student clubs for both major and non-major students, along with an Academic ESL program catering to non-native and international students.
Areas of Focus
Students taking courses in this department may transfer into many different majors.
Sample Transfer Plans
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.
SPEC 101 Requirements (PDF)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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