English Associate in Arts for Transfer

The English curriculum provides the transfer student the opportunity to earn an Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree that will allow completion of both general education requirements and major preparatory course work. In addition, the selection of courses ensures the English major a broad perspective on the history of literature, coupled with the necessary writing, thinking, and research training essential for academic achievement. Students who complete the Associate in Arts Degree in English for Transfer receive priority admission to the California State University system, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed. While an associate degreemay support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion, a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers, which can be achieved through transfer.

Please refer to Graduation Requirements for more information on transfer degree requirements

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Demonstrate writing fluency, critical thinking ability, and research skills. These skills will include grammar review as well as expository and persuasive writing instruction.
Use skill and creativity along with critical judgment of literary forms as they compose their own nonfiction, short stories, novels, poems, plays, and screenplays
Examine traditional literary themes and genres in courses addressing American, British and World literature, and students will explore contemporary themes and genres in courses such as African-American Literature, Ethnic Voices in Literature, and Women Authors. The broad spectrum of literature courses allows students to focus on a particular area of interest.

Required Courses:

ENG 1B PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION II 3 Units *
ENG 25 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE 3 Units *

Group A:

Select two of the following courses (6 units)

ENG 15A SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE - 1620-1860 3 Units *
ENG 15B SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE - 1860-CONTEMPORARY 3 Units *
ENG 17A SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE - BEOWULF TO ROMANTIC MOVEMENT 3 Units *
ENG 17B SURVEY OF ENGLISH LIT - ROMANTIC MOVEMENT TO THE PRESENT 3 Units *
ENG 21A WORLD LITERATURE - ANCIENT TO 17TH CENTURY 3 Units *
ENG 21B WORLD LITERATURE - 17TH CENTURY TO MODERN PERIOD 3 Units *

Group B:

(3 units)

ENG 3 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING 3 Units *

Group C:

Select one of the following courses or any course from List A not already used (3-5 units)

ENG 1A PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION I 4 Units *
SPAN 1 ELEMENTARY SPANISH 5 Units *
SPAN 2 ELEMENTARY SPANISH 5 Units *
SPAN 3 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 5 Units *
JRN 2 NEWS WRITING 3 Units *
BUS 104 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 3 Units *
SP 30 INTRODUCTION TO ORAL INTERPRETATION 3 Units
TA 20 THEATRE APPRECIATION 3 Units

Total Units for the Major: 18-20

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.