Program Overview
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) degree includes lower
division coursework that is required for transfer. The Associate in Arts in English
for Transfer (AA-T in English) is designed for those who love to read, write, interpret,
and create. A baccalaureate degree in English can lead to a career in teaching as
well as in professional fields such as law, medicine, publishing, information science,
and business. The English program includes survey courses in English, American, and
world literature; introductory genre courses in poetry, fiction, and drama; and a
number of topical courses such as Shakespeare, Bible as literature, ethnic literature,
folklore, and children’s literature. The program also offers creative writing courses
in poetry and fiction.
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) degree is intended
for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in English at a California State
University campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the
CSU System, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU
campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units
after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option
for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or
college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult
with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
