English
Award Type: Associate in Arts for Transfer
In today's information society, reading comprehension and writing skills are essential for everyone. The English major offers a rich and varied education in the vital areas of literature, critical thinking, media study, and writing. The program deepens understanding of our cultural traditions, provides a breadth of knowledge and skills appropriate for many degree and vocational programs, and prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions. English majors possess analytical, creative, and observant minds, and enter varied professional fields such as publishing, advertising, law, teaching, public relations, corporate communications, and journalism. To ensure that their transfer objectives are being met, English majors should consult with a counselor. The proposed Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree (AA-T in English) is designed to prepare students for transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to complete a baccalaureate degree in English. Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including the following: The completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth CSU GE). [The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.] A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with all courses in the major being completed with a grade of “c” or better.The graduate of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in English will:
- Be able to engage, with college level fluency, a variety of texts towards a variety of ends
Program Requirements
A major of 18 units is required for the degree. Required Core Courses (18 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 | Freshman Composition Literature | 3.0 |
| ENGL 103 | Critical Thinking and Composition | 3.0 |
| ENGL 130 | American Literature to 1865 | 3.0 |
| ENGL 131 | American Literature 1865 to Present | 3.0 |
| ENGL 145 | British Literature to 1800 | 3.0 |
| ENGL 146 | British Literature 1800 to Present | 3.0 |
General Education
Complete one of the following:
a) CSU General Education Breadth - 39 units
or
b) Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) - 37 units
Double counting:
A maximum of 9 units may be double counted for the major and CSU GE or IGETC requirements..
Select additional CSU transferrable units as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree.
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