English, A.A.-T
An Associate in Arts in English for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a four-year college or university as an English major. The courses in the A.A.-T in English for Transfer provide students with an ability to write academic analyses and arguments, to conduct research, and to read and think critically. The literature courses in this degree provide students with an understanding of diverse cultures and historical time periods and seek to stretch students’ abilities to think critically about texts and ideas they encounter and to communicate insightful ideas through the means of well-written academic discourse.
AA.ENGL.OPTBAAT or AA.ENGL.OPTCAAT
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CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| ANTH-101 & ANTH-111 or BIOL-115 | Biological Anthropology or Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| COMM-100 or COMM-104 | Public Speaking or Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Art | ||
| History and Appreciation of Dance | ||
| History of Jazz and Blues | ||
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| LIT-207 or LIT-230 | American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 or English Literature: Anglo-Saxon to 1775 (formerly ENGL-230) | 3 |
| ASTR-111 | Planetary Astronomy | 3 |
| SPAN-101 or FREN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I | 4 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Select one from Area C2 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| LIT-208 or LIT-231 | American Literature: 1865 to Present (formerly ENGL-208) or English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231) | 3 |
| SPAN-102 or FREN-102 | Elementary Spanish II or Elementary French II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Select one from AREA C2 1 | 3 | |
| Select one Literature Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
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AREA C2 Course Options: ENGL-130, LIT/CDE-131, LIT-207, LIT-208, LIT-230, LIT-231, LIT/ED-132, LIT-205, LIT-225, LIT/ETHS-240, LIT-260, LIT/ETHS-275, LIT/ETHS-280.
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Literature Elective Course Options: If not already taken - ENGL-130, LIT/CDE-131, LIT/ETHS-280, or a third semester of one of the following LIT-207, LIT-208, LIT-230, LIT-231.
Language Requirement: Some CSU's require the equivalency of an intermediate language proficiency for graduation. Please see a counselor for more detail regarding specific CSU major and graduation requirements.
All Lit classes can be taken any semester—they do not have to follow the sequence on this map.
*Most requirements can be met through several classes in different departments, on different topics. Please use the degree worksheet and consult a counselor and see what options you have to ensure you choose the classes that best fit you.
**You must take one science with lab, so choose which from list B1 or B2. Your second science class should be from the list you didn’t choose from.
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology or U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| ANTH-101 & ANTH-111 or BIOL-115 | Biological Anthropology or Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| COMM-100 or COMM-104 | Public Speaking or Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| ART-104 | World Art or History and Appreciation of Dance or History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| LIT-207 or LIT-230 | American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 or English Literature: Anglo-Saxon to 1775 (formerly ENGL-230) | 3 |
| ASTR-111 or ENVS-101 | Planetary Astronomy or Environmental Science | 3 |
| SPAN-101 or FREN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Select one from AREA 3B 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| LIT-208 or LIT-231 | American Literature: 1865 to Present (formerly ENGL-208) or English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231) | 3 |
| SPAN-102 or FREN-102 | Elementary Spanish II or Elementary French II | 4 |
| Select two from AREA 3B 1 | 6 | |
| Select one Literature Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
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AREA 3B Course Options: ENGL-130, LIT/CDE-131, LIT/ED-132, LIT-205, LIT-207, LIT-208, LIT-225, LIT-231, LIT/ETHS-240, LIT-260, LIT/ETHS-275, LIT/ETHS-280
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Literature Elective Options: If not already taken - ENGL-130, LIT/CDE-131, LIT/ETHS-280, or a third semester of one of the following LIT-207, LIT-208, LIT-230, LIT-231
NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.
All Lit classes can be taken any semester—they do not have to follow the sequence on this map.
*Most requirements can be met through several classes in different departments, on different topics. Please use the degree worksheet and consult a counselor and see what options you have to ensure you choose the classes that best fit you.
**You must take one science with lab, so choose which from list B1 or B2. Your second science class should be from the list you didn’t choose from.
The requirements for this degree may be met by completing the pattern described below plus all MSJC's General Education Option B (CSUGE) or Option C (IGETC) requirements.
Additional major preparation or elective courses may be required for specific institutions, and students transferring to a CSU or UC can refer to ASSIST.ORG to review major preparation for specific majors and programs. Please meet with a Counselor for further transfer information.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL-103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| or LIT-106H | Honors Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106H) | |
| List A: Select two | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 | ||
or LIT-207H | Honors American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 | |
| American Literature: 1865 to Present (formerly ENGL-208) | ||
or LIT-208H | Honors American Literature: 1865 to Present (formerly ENGL-208H) | |
| English Literature: Anglo-Saxon to 1775 (formerly ENGL-230) | ||
or LIT-230H | Honors English Literature: Anglo-Saxon To 1775 (formerly ENGL-230H) | |
| English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231) | ||
or LIT-231H | Honors English Literature: 1775 to Present (formerly ENGL-231H) | |
| List B: Select one | ||
| Select any course from List A not used above or one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
or ENGL-130H | Honors Introduction to Creative Writing | |
| Children's Literature (formerly ENGL-131) | ||
or LIT/CDE-131H | Honors Children's Literature (formerly ENGL-131H) | |
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | ||
| List C: Select one | ||
| Select any course from List A or B not used above or one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Adolescent Literature (formerly ENGL-132) | ||
or LIT/ED-132H | Honors Adolescent Literature (formerly ENGL-132H) | |
| World Folklore and Mythology (formerly ENGL-205 World Folklore) | ||
or LIT-205H | Honors World Folklore and Mythology (formerly ENGL-205H Honors World Folklore) | |
| Film and Literature (formerly ENGL-225) | ||
or LIT-225H | Honors Film and Literature (formerly ENGL-225H) | |
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
or LIT-240H | Honors American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240H) | |
| Gender and Sexuality in Literature | ||
or LIT-255H | Honors Gender and Sexuality in Literature | |
| Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) | ||
or LIT-260H | Honors Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260H) | |
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 9 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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