English
A.A. Degree Major English · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Arts degree in English is designed to develop proficiency in written communication and in the understanding of human nature through the study of language and literature. Completion of the degree program prepares students to pursue a major in English leading to a baccalaureate degree.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| English, AA: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| Major requirements | 12 | |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 4-8 | |
| ENGL 101 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| ENGL 101H | Honors Freshman Composition | 4 |
| : 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 one (1) sequence from the following | 6 | |
| : Complete all of the following | 6 | |
| ENGL 231 | Survey of English Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 232 | Survey of English Literature II | 3 |
| : Complete all of the following | 6 | |
| ENGL 241 | Survey of American Literature, 1600-1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 242 | Survey of American Literature, 1865-Present | 3 |
| : Complete all of the following | 6 | |
| ENGL 271 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 272 | Survey of World Literature II | 3 |
| Select four (4) courses from the following | 12 | |
| ENGL 213 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 220 | Survey of the Bible As Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 231 | Survey of English Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 232 | Survey of English Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 233A | Shakespeare's Comedies and Romances | 3 |
| ENGL 233B | Shakespeare's Tragedies and History Plays | 3 |
| ENGL 241 | Survey of American Literature, 1600-1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 242 | Survey of American Literature, 1865-Present | 3 |
| ENGL 246 | Survey of Chicano Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 270 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 271 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 272 | Survey of World Literature II | 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.