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Associate in Arts for Transfer English · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree prepares students to seamlessly transfer into the California State University (CSU) system and complete a baccalaureate degree in English or similar field of study. A baccalaureate degree in English cultivates strong reading, writing, analytical, and creative skills. It provides a sound foundation for students seeking careers in advertising, communication, film writing, electronic and print journalism, library science, public relations, publishing and editing, law, or teaching.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (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 also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of interpreting literature across traditional and multi-cultural works/writers.
- Assess, evaluate, and analyze ideas expressed in text or in spoken language.
- Express orally and in writing coherent arguments that evidence clear prose and synthesize diverse bodies of knowledge.
Required Courses
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 001B | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| List A: Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| ENGL 084A | Survey of American Literature I | |
| ENGL 084B | Survey of American Literature II | |
| ENGL 086A | Survey of English Literature I | |
| ENGL 086B | Survey of English Literature II | |
| HUMNT 002 | Introduction to World Literature | |
| List B: Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Any List A course not already taken | ||
| ENGL 028 | Introduction to World Mythology | |
| ENGL 062 | Asian/Asian-American Literature | |
| ENGL 072 | Fundamentals of Creative Writing | |
| ENGL 073 | Introduction to Shakespeare | |
| ENGL 080 | Mexican-American Literature | |
| ENGL 082A | African-American Literature | |
| List C: Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Any course from list A or list B not already taken | ||
| ENGL 032 | Gender in Literature | |
| ENGL 052 | Children's/Adolescent Literature | |
| THEAT 020 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | |
| VIET 001B | Elementary Vietnamese | |
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to complete 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.
- For List A, B and C, students are strongly encouraged to consult with a counselor regarding the specific courses required at the CSU to which they plan to transfer.