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Associate in Arts for Transfer English · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree gives students a broad background in writing, literature, and language analysis. It prepares students for the further study of English or a related field at a four-year school. As such, the AA-T in English is a good gateway toward a bachelor’s degree in English and later a career in teaching, law, technical writing, creative writing, editing/publishing, marketing, or any occupation requiring clear communication skills.
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer specifically provides a clearly articulated curricular track for students who wish to transfer to a California State University campus, while also serving the diverse needs of students interested in the breadth and depth of the field of English. This degree also exposes students to the core principles and practices of the field in order to build a foundation for their future personal or academic paths.
Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to a major that is deemed similar to their community college transfer degree major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the transfer degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree in the same major. Students should consult a counselor for more information on specific university admission and transfer requirements.
The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
- Completion, with a grade of “C” or better OR “P” (Pass), of each course used to satisfy major requirements AND the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Analyze the effects of their rhetorical choices.
- Critically analyze a variety of texts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the academic writing process.
- Explain the relevance of literary expression.
- Analyze and interpret literary works with respect to their historical, cultural, and sociopolitical contexts.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing Through Literature | 4 |
| List A: Complete two courses from the following: | ||
| ENGL-30A | Introduction to American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL-30B | Introduction to American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL-46A | Introduction to British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL-46B | Introduction to British Literature II | 3 |
| List B: Complete two courses from the following: | ||
| Any course from List A not already used | 3 | |
| ENGL-31A | Creative Writing I: Introduction to the Genres | 3 |
| ENGL-36 | American Ethnic Voices | 3 |
| ENGL-37 | Women’s Voices | 3 |
| ENGL-42 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| List C: Complete one course from the following: | ||
| Any course from List A or List B not already used | 3 | |
| ENGL-C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL-34 | Introduction To Film | 3 |
| ENGL-38 | Classic and Contemporary Youth Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-39 | LGBT+ Literature and Film | 3 |
| HUMAN-34 | Introduction To Film | 3 |
| FTVE-19 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| SPECH-2 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| THART-34 | Introduction To Film | 3 |
| Total units required for degree major | 19 | |
Students earning an AA-T/AS-T degree must complete 60 semester units of coursework eligible for transfer to the CSU including the Cal-GETC, all courses in the major with “C” or better or “P” (pass) grades, and achieve a minimum transferable cumulative GPA of 2.0.