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Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree English · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Comprehend information from a variety of texts.
- Integrate logical support, including informed opinion and fact, as well as personal interpretations, to develop complex ideas and opinions.
- Organize thoughts and ideas effectively and express them clearly in writing.
- Apply appropriate writing strategies, standard grammar, and conventional academic documentation to writings of various types and purposes.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 12 | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 215 | English Literature I: 800-1799 | 3 |
| ENGL 216 | English Literature II: 1800 - Present | 3 |
| Select 1 course (3 units) from the following: | 3 | |
| ENGL 210 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 211 | American Literature II | 3 |
| Select 1 course (3 units minimum) from the following: | 3 | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Composition and Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 209 | Literary Approaches to Film | 3 |
| ENGL 210 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 211 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 220 | Masterpieces of World Literature I: 1500 BCE - 1600 CE | 3 |
| ENGL 221 | Masterpieces of World Literature II: 1600 - Present | 3 |
| ENGL 230 | Asian American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 237 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 249A | Introduction to Creative Writing I | 3 |