English
AA-T Degree English · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree (AA-T ENGL) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in English or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Students are required to complete:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.
(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.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C (or "P") or better for each course in the major or area of emphasis.
- No more than 60 semester units are required.
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree (AA-T ENGL) will also assist English major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.
Career Opportunities
English majors go into a variety fields including law, education, publishing, business, government, media relations, entertainment, counseling, journalism, technical writing, nonprofit development and fundraising, museums, and many more.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Apply techniques of close textual reading, analysis, and interpretation of a variety of literary genres in their social, cultural, historical, and political contexts.
- Develop individual perspectives in essays that demonstrate critical thinking, logical organization, and command of voice and style.
- Conduct inquiry into historical and contemporary discourse, in order to respond to and influence contemporary discourse, one’s self, and the world.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (7 units) | 7 | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 4 |
| List A: Choose two of the following (6 units): | 6 | |
| ENGL 30A | Introduction to American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 30B | Introduction to American Literature | 3 |
| List B: Choose one of the following (4 units) | 4 | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| List C: Choose one of the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| ENGL 10A | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 10B | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 17A | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 17B | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 31 | Survey of African-American Literature | 3 |
| COMM 2A | The Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| JOURN 21 | Newswriting | 3 |
| M/LAT 36 | Survey of Latina/o Literature | 3 |
| THART 2 | Introduction to the Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Total Major Units: | 20 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern: | 34 | |
| Electives to meet to 60 | ||
| Total Units: | 60 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (7 units) | 7 | |
| ENGL 001B | Composition and Reading | 4 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| orENGL 005 | Critical Thinking in Reading and Writing | 3 |
| List A: Choose two of the following (6 units): | 6 | |
| ENGL 30A | Introduction to American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 30B | Introduction to American Literature | 3 |
| List B: Choose one of the following (4 units) | 4 | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| orENGL 001A | Composition and Reading | 4 |
| List C: Choose one of the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| ENGL 10A | Creative Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 10B | Creative Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL 17A | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 17B | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 31 | Survey of African-American Literature | 3 |
| COMM 2A | The Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| JOURN 21 | Newswriting | 3 |
| M/LAT 36 | Survey of Latina/o Literature | 3 |
| THART 2 | Introduction to the Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Total Major Units: | 20 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern: | 34 | |
| Electives to meet to 60 | 0 | |
| Total Units: | 60 | |