English AA-T Degree
The Associate of Arts in English for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students
a seamless transfer to the California State University (CSU). The degree is designed
to prepare students for a baccalaureate degree in English or a similar major. Students
will gain a broad knowledge in the field including analytical reading, critical thinking,
research writing, creative writing, and interpretation of literature.
The program includes coursework designed and sequenced to build a foundation of skills
and knowledge that support university-level study. A baccalaureate degree will prepare
students to work in a variety of occupations, including education, journalism, public
relations, the entertainment industry, and the publishing industry.
Program student learning outcomes:
- Students will write a successful MLA-style research paper.
- Students will analyze readings.
- Students will apply effective rhetorical strategies.
- Students will write in clear, conventional college English.
Students must meet the following requirements to qualify for an Associates for Transfer Degree (ADT):
- Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum grade of “C” for each course in the major.
- Completion of CalGETC Requirements with a minimum grade of "C".
Recommended Course Sequence: English AA-T Degree
This program has 50 percent or more of the major courses available via distance education/online
| Course # | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (6 units) | ||
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENG 002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| Plus 6 Units from the courses below: | ||
| ENG 006 | Early American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 007 | Early British Literature | 3 |
| ENG 008 | Modern British Literature | 3 |
| Plus 3 Units from the courses below: | ||
| Any course not already completed above | ||
| ENG 025 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| Plus 3 units from the courses below: | ||
| Any course not already completed above | ||
| CD 015 | Literature and Language Arts for Young Children | 3 |
| COM 002 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| HUM 001 | Introduction to Western Culture | 3 |
| LING 011 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| Total Major Units | 18 | |
| Units that may be double-counted as GE | 12 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) Units | 34 | |
| Elective Units | 20 | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |