English
A.A. Degree for Transfer English · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree enables students to develop proficiency in written communication and in the understanding of human nature through the study of language and literature. Completion of the transfer degree in English prepares students to (1) communicate effectively, (2) exercise critical thinking and reasoning, (3) read and write to express creativity, and (4) explore the history of significant literary works. Successful completion of the transfer degree in English guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree in English or a related field.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| English, AA-T: Complete all of the following | 20 | |
| Major requirements | 8 | |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 4-8 | |
| ENGL 102 | Literature and Composition | 4 |
| ENGL 102H | Honors Literature and Composition | 4 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 4-8 | |
| ENGL 103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL 103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| Select two (2) courses from the following (List A) | 6 | |
| ENGL 231 | Survey of English Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 232 | Survey of English Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 241 | Survey of American Literature, 1600-1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 242 | Survey of American Literature, 1865-Present | 3 |
| ENGL 271 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 272 | Survey of World Literature II | 3 |
| Select one (1) course from the following (List B) | 3 | |
| An additional course from List A (may not be a course used to satisfy the requirements in List A or B) (Total 3) Complete the following number of credits: 3 | ||
| ENGL 213 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| Select one (1) course from the following (List C) | 3 | |
| An additional course from List A (may not be a course used to satisfy the requirements in List A or B) (Total 3) Complete the following number of credits: 3 | ||
| ENGL 220 | Survey of the Bible As Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 233A | Shakespeare's Comedies and Romances | 3 |
| ENGL 233B | Shakespeare's Tragedies and History Plays | 3 |
| ENGL 246 | Survey of Chicano Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 270 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 278 | Survey of Literature by Women | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze and evaluate texts, written, visual, and oral, for structure, soundness, and creativity.
- Compose texts that focus on specific purposes for specific audiences and that demonstrate effective organization, development, grammatical precision, clarity, originality, and correct use of sources.