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:
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.
Transfer Guides and Agreements »
Department HIGHLIGHTS
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.
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
Scholarship Opportunities
- BHC Presidential Scholarship: In-district high school seniors in the top 10% of their graduating class at the end of seven semesters are eligible for the Black Hawk College Presidential Scholars Award.
- Other BHC scholarship opportunities.
- Transfer scholarships are also available at many transfer institutions.
Associate Degree Information
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.