English for Transfer
AA-T Degree English · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
English for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree gives students an appreciation of literature and increased skills in written communication. Through the study of language and literature, students are better able to communicate, to persuade, and to understand human nature. More specifically, superior ability to understand and to use English is necessary for success in most careers, particularly those in education, writing, business, journalism, and law.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Textual Analysis: Interprets various texts for themes, structures, and stylistic elements, in order to evaluate their diverse impacts and significance across contexts.
- The Writing Process: Applies the steps of the writing process based on audience, purpose, tone, and genre.
- Written Expressions: Crafts diverse forms of writing to effectively convey ideas, perspectives, and/or arguments for specific audiences and purposes.
- Digital Writing Tools: Makes informed, ethical, and strategic choices about using current and emerging technologies to assist and enhance the writing process.
- Creative Voice: Communicates ideas, narratives and/or arguments in unique, original, and authentic ways.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 6 | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| List A - Any two courses: | 6 | |
| ENGL 70A | World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 70B | World Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 75A | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 75B | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 80A | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 80B | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| List B - Any one course from the following, or any course not taken from List A, or any English course articulated as lower division preparation for the English major at a CSU: | 3 | |
| ENGL 7A | Creative Writing: Short Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 7B | Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 7D | Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 20 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 68 | Mythology | 3 |
| List C - Any one course from the following, or any course not taken from List A or B: | 3-4 | |
| COMSTD 14 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 7E | Creative Writing: Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENGL 32 | Introduction to the Novel | 3 |
| ENGL 33 | Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 35 | Literary Magazine Production | 4 |
| ENGL 73 | LGBTQIA+ Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 74 | Asian-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 76 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 77 | Latino Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 79 | Native American Literatures | 3 |
| ENGL 81 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| JOUR 10 | Newswriting | 3 |
| Total | 18-19 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: A171
Program Control Number: 31657
TOP Code: 1501.00
CIP Code: 23.0101