ADT in English
The Associate in Arts Degree in English for Transfer (AA-T) is for students who intend to complete a bachelor’s degree in English at a CSU. Core course work explores primarily British and American writers through an array of literary traditions, providing opportunities for students to express their understanding and appreciation of the literary world through analysis, research and composition.
This degree provides lower division preparation for students planning to transfer into English programs. Students will take courses in English as well as related fields required for English majors. Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University, though not a particular campus or major, and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the English A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Critically analyze and evaluate the subtext of literature texts in order to demonstrate knowledge of literary terminology.
- Identify and evaluate the writer’s use of literature as a persuasive tool to identify and assess the effectiveness of literary works.
- Recognize the historical and cultural context of material to evaluate the impact of various cultural phenomena on perspectives presented in literature.
- Employ established modes of reasoning in the defense and development of thesis/judgments to clearly demonstrate knowledge of critical analysis tools in all written work.
- Critically analyze and synthesize source material to demonstrate the ability to write at the college level.
- Demonstrate cultural awareness, personal responsibility, and ethical behavior in evaluating and writing about literature.
- Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the scientific method of inquiry.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter 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.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ENGL 102 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| or ENGL 104H | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors | |
| Select three (3) of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to English Literature I | 3 | |
| Introduction to English Literature II | 3 | |
| Introduction to U.S. American Literature I | 3 | |
| Introduction to U. S. American Literature II: 1865-The Present | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature: Ancient - Early Modern | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature: 1600's through Twentieth Century | 3 | |
| Select one (1) course not used above or one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Chinese I | 5 | |
| Chinese II | 5 | |
| Reporting and Writing News | 3 | |
| Composition and Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors | 3 | |
| Creative Writing: Fiction and Non-Fiction | 3 | |
| Horror Literature | 3 | |
| Horror Literature - Honors | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women's Literature | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | 3 | |
| Film as Literature - Honors | 3 | |
| Children's Literature | 3 | |
| Children's Literature - Honors | 3 | |
| Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 | |
| Literature of the Bible | 3 | |
| French I | 5 | |
| French II | 5 | |
| German I | 5 | |
| German II | 5 | |
| German III | 5 | |
| German IV | 5 | |
| Japanese I | 5 | |
| Japanese II | 5 | |
| Spanish I | 5 | |
SPAN 101H | 5 | |
| Spanish II | 5 | |
SPAN 102H | 5 | |
| Spanish III | 5 | |
| Spanish IV | 5 | |
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 | |
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 | |
| Total Units | 18-20 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 160 | Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course | 5 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| COUN 160 |
Strategies for College Success or Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 251 or ENGL 252 |
Introduction to English Literature I or Introduction to English Literature II |
3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| FREN 101 |
French I or German I or Spanish I or |
5 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ENGL 251 or ENGL 252 |
Introduction to English Literature I or Introduction to English Literature II |
3 |
| ENGL 213 |
Horror Literature or American Latino Literature or Ethnic Voices in Film or Film as Literature or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Introduction to Shakespeare or Literature of the Bible or French II or German II or Spanish II |
3 |
| ANTH 212 & 212L |
Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab |
4 |
| ENGL 261 or ENGL 262 |
Introduction to U.S. American Literature I or Introduction to U. S. American Literature II: 1865-The Present |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| ENGL 271 or ENGL 272 |
Introduction to World Literature: Ancient - Early Modern or Introduction to World Literature: 1600's through Twentieth Century |
3 |
| ASTR 115 |
Planetary Astronomy or Planetary Astronomy - Honors or Life In The Universe or Physical Oceanography or Introduction to Forest Ecology or Physical Geography or Introduction to Weather and Climate |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
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