English
Associate in Arts for Transfer School of Humanities and Liberal Arts · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The English curriculum prepares the student in written and analytical skills and acquaints the student with a wide range of literature. An English major qualifies a student for employment in educational institutions, business and industry, and communications. It is a frequently recommended major for students interested in pre-law, journalism, or library work.
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree (AA-T) is designed for students planning on transferring to a California State University (CSU). Upon completion of the transfer associate degree, the student is eligible for transfer with junior standing into the CSU system. Students will be given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college area of emphasis.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Students will be able to compose a thesis-based essay that clearly communicates a logical, evidence-supported argument with documentation.
B. Students will demonstrate, in writing, comprehension and critical analysis of college-level texts.
For an Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T), students must complete the following:
60 semester CSU-transferable units.
the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern
a minimum of 18 semester in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
earn a grade of C ( or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Note: Students are not required to complete any additional local graduation requirements for the AA-T (e.g., PE and Computer and Information Literacy courses).
Program Requirements:
Program Core: (18-20 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| orENGL-C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing Honors | 3 |
| List A: Select a minimum of 6 units from the following: | ||
| ENGL-04A | Introduction to World Literature: Ancients to 1650 | 3 |
| ENGL-04B | Introduction to World Literature: 1650 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL-06A | Major English Writers to the Late 18th Century | 3 |
| ENGL-06B | Major English Writers Since the Late 18th Century | 3 |
| ENGL-10 | American Literature - Beginnings to Civil War | 3 |
| ENGL-11 | American Literature - Civil War to Present | 3 |
| List B: Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: | ||
| Any course from List A not used above. (3) | 3 | |
| ENGL-05 | Introduction to Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL-12 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| List C: Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: | ||
| Any course from List A or List B not used above. (3) | 3-5 | |
| ENGL-02 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| orCOMM-02 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| ENGL-07 | Studies in Literature--Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL-08 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL-14 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| ENGL-15 | History of Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-18 | African American Literature and Black Studies | 3 |
| ENGL-19 | Chicana/o Literature & U.S. Studies | 3 |
| FREN-03 | Intermediate French I | 5 |
| FREN-04 | Intermediate French II | 5 |
| GERN-03 | Intermediate German I | 5 |
| GERN-04 | Intermediate German II | 5 |
| HUM-01 | Studies in Humanities-- Ancient to Early Renaissance | 3 |
| SPAN-03 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN-04 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| THTR-01 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| Total Units toward the Major | 18-20 | |
Total Units that may be double counted: (-6 Units)
General Education (Cal-GETC) Units: (34 Units)
Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: (12-14 Units)
Total Degree Units: (60 Units)