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Associate in Arts for Transfer English · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts for Transfer
In today's information society, reading comprehension and writing skills are essential for everyone. The English major offers a rich and varied education in the vital areas of literature, critical thinking, media study, and writing. The program deepens understanding of our cultural traditions, provides a breadth of knowledge and skills appropriate for many degree and vocational programs, and prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions. English majors possess analytical, creative, and observant minds, and enter varied professional fields such as publishing, advertising, law, teaching, public relations, corporate communications, and journalism. To ensure that their transfer objectives are met, English majors should consult with a counselor. The Associate in Arts for Transfer in English will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in English.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum grade of C, or P grade, for each course in the major.
The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in English will:
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction texts and media.
- Write, with college-level fluency and accuracy, appropriately documented essays using reasoning, rhetoric, and credible sources.
- Create genre-specific, language-appropriate texts and/or documents for determined audiences.
- Articulate the connections, relationships, and/or enduring themes among culture, history, and language.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 21 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (6 units): | 6 | |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| List A - select two courses from the following (6 units): | 6 | |
| ENGL 130 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 131 | American Literature 1865 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL 145 | British Literature to 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL 146 | British Literature 1800 to Present | 3 |
| List B - select one course from the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| ENGL 106 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 132 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL 133 | Modern Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 135 | Poetry for the People’s Liberation Movements | 3 |
| ENGL 138 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 144 | Literature: The Ancient and Classical World | 3 |
| List C - select two courses from the following (6 units): | 6 | |
| ENGL 104 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 107 | Literary Arts Journal 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 108 | Literary Arts Journal 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | Grammar for College and Career | 3 |
| ENGL 117 | Detective Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 118 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 119 | California Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 140 | Graphic Novel as Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 180 | Harry Potter and Realms of the Fantastic | 3 |
| ENGL 139 | Ideas of Difference: Ethnic Studies Literature and Advocacy Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 148 | Hispanic Literature in Translation | 3 |
| ENGL 150 | Asian American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 151 | African American and Black Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 152 | Latina/o Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 153 | Native American Literature | 3 |
| Electives | 11 | |
| Elective units required for English AA-T: 11 | ||
| General Education | 28 | |
| Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 6 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 11 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses. | ||
| Total | 60 | |