Program Director/Program Coordinator
Name | Dr. Shane Wallace |
Title | Associate Professor of English |
Room | N-315 |
Program Area | English & Humanities |
Phone | 409-944-1321 |
swallace@gc.edu | |
Admin Support | Jo Ann Palomo Ext. 317 |
Student Success Coach/Advisor
Name | Deon Botha
Elvia Bytautas |
Ext | 220 |

Your Pathway
English
Degree Plan
Welcome to the English Department home page. The following information will assist both students planning to pursue a degree in English at Galveston College and those taking English courses for another degree plan.
Course Description
Two Year Degree
Students majoring in English will take two, first-year composition courses that focus on analytical and research techniques, which will help them become more critical readers and more sophisticated writers. Additional classes include Creative Writing, Technical Writing, American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, and other literature courses taught during various semesters. Following the completion of
Creative Writing
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Language and Linguistics
Literature
Professional Writing
See the most recent college catalog for specific degree requirements and course descriptions. Additionally, online course options are available for local and distance learning students.
Mission
In keeping with the goals of Galveston College, the English faculty at Galveston College is committed to providing a superior program of instruction for students. The mission includes confirmation that students are able to communicate clearly
Department Faculty
Galveston College’s English Department has specialists in composition as well as literature and creative writing. Faculty
Course Catalog
Program Coordinator
Associate Professor of English
Director: NEH Grant “Coastal Culinary”
A.B.J. University of Georgia
B.A. Kennesaw State University
M.A. University of Tennessee
Ph.D. Louisiana State University
Phone: 409-944-1321
Email: swallace@gc.edu
Office: N-315
Instructor of English
B.A. University of Notre Dame
M.A. University of Nevada-Reno
Phone: 409-944-1323
Email: mberberi@gc.edu
Office: N-317
Instructor of English
B.A. Northeastern State University
M.A. Northeastern State University
Phone: 409-944-1390
Email: ddownes@gc.edu
Office: N-318