# English (Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English

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### Summary

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in English or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

**Award Notes:**
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

-   Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
-   Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
-   Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
-   Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
-   Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the English Program will be able to:**

1.  Apply appropriate research strategies and citation formats.
2.  Read and comprehend texts, recognize author strategies, purpose, perspective and argument, and use critical thinking to evaluate a variety of writing.
3.  Organize ideas and information and express them clearly and effectively in writing for both academic and workplace contexts for different communicative purposes.
4.  Describe, explain, and analyze multiple perspectives on issues in ways that demonstrate global awareness and appreciation of diversity in its many manifestations.
5.  Apply strategies both inside and outside the classroom that reflect an understanding of the reading and writing processes in order to become life-long learners, critical thinkers, and active citizens.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 6 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| **SELECT FOUR COURSES (12 UNITS) FROM THE FOLLOWING:** | | 12 |
| ENGL 210 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 211 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 215 | English Literature I: 800-1799 | 3 |
| ENGL 216 | English Literature II: 1800 - Present | 3 |
| ENGL 220 | Masterpieces of World Literature I: 1500 BCE - 1600 CE | 3 |
| ENGL 221 | Masterpieces of World Literature II: 1600 - Present | 3 |
| ENGL 249A | Introduction to Creative Writing I | 3 |