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Associate in Arts for Transfer English · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Associate in Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T) in English meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. It is a blend of academic, professional and creative writing disciplines. This degree is ideally suited for students wanting to pursue careers in, but not limited to, law, teaching, writing, journalism, and grant writing and development. The courses offer a strong foundation for concentrating in literary analysis, critical thinking, and writing production across multiple disciplines, such as, law, teaching, journalism, and communications, as well as fields in which writing is a predominant skill.
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) 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.
(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 must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Rhetorical Competence
- Critical and Analytical Reasoning
- Ability to Use MLA Style
- Ability to Use Technology
- Appreciation of Diverse Forms of Literature
Requirements
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 6 | |
| ENGL 001B | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| List A: Complete Two Courses | 6 | |
| ENGL 084A | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 084B | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 086A | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 086B | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| HUMNT 002 | Introduction to World Literature | 3 |
| List B: Complete One Course* or One Course not already used in List A | 3-6 | |
| *If a student chooses to complete creative writing courses to meet the List B requirement, the student must complete BOTH ENGL 071A AND 071B. | ||
| ENGL 071A & ENGL 071B | Fundamentals of Creative Writing/Poetryand Fundamentals of Creative Writing/Fiction | 6 |
| OR | ||
| ENGL 010 | Great Works of Literature | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENGL 073 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| List C: Complete One Course from this list or One Course not already used in List A or List B* | 3-5 | |
| ENGL 033 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 065 | The Short Story | 3 |
| ENGL 071C | Fundamentals of Creative Writing/Drama | 3 |
| ENGL 079 | Memoir Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 080 | Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 081 | Introduction to African American Literature | 3 |
| HUMNT 001 | Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts | 3 |
| JOURN 022 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| PHIL 012 | Introduction to Existentialism | 3 |
| THEAT 015 | Theatre History 1 | 3 |
| THEAT 020 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| ARABC 001A | Elementary Arabic | 5 |
| ARABC 001B | Elementary Arabic | 5 |
| FREN 001A | Elementary French | 5 |
| FREN 001B | Elementary French | 5 |
| FREN 002A | Intermediate French | 5 |
| FREN 002B | Intermediate French | 5 |
| JAPAN 001A | Elementary Japanese1 | 5 |
| JAPAN 001B | Elementary Japanese 2 | 5 |
| JAPAN 002A | Intermediate Japanese 1 | 5 |
| JAPAN 002B | Intermediate Japanese 2 | 5 |
| SL 001A | American Sign Language 1 | 3 |
| SL 001B | American Sign Language 2 | 3 |
| SL 002A | American Sign Language 3 | 3 |
| SL 002B | American Sign Language 4 | 3 |
| SPAN 001A | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 001B | Elementary Spanish 2 | 5 |
| SPAN 002A | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 002B | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 5 |
| SPAN 022A | Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1 | 5 |
| SPAN 022B | Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 | 5 |
| SPAN 032 | Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Literature | 3 |
| VIET 001A | Elementary Vietnamese 1 | 5 |
| VIET 001B | Elementary Vietnamese 2 | 5 |
| Total Units | 18-24 | |
AA-T Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18-24 | |
| Cal-GETC Requirements | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60) | 12-17 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |