Associate in Arts for Transfer - English

The AA-T in English provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in English will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into English or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.

Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will be able to apply literary and rhetorical concepts in order to critically read, write, think, and research.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
ENGL C1002/C1002H	Introduction to Literature	3
ENGL C1001	Critical Thinking and Writing	3
LIST A - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
ENGL 105	Survey of English Literature Anglo-Saxon Period to 1780	3
ENGL 106	Survey of English Literature 1780 to Present Time	3
ENGL 109	Introduction to World Literature from Literature from Ancient Times to 1700	3
ENGL 110	Introduction to World Literature from 1700 to the Present Time	3
ENGL 122	American Literature to 1865	3
ENGL 123	American Literature from 1865 to the Present	3
LIST B - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Any course from List A not used above
ENGL 103	Creative Writing Workshop	3
ENGL 111	Women in Literature	3
ENGL 117	Film as Literature	3
ENGL 125	Shakespeare	3
ENGL 127	Children's Literature	3
LIST C - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Any course from List A or B not used above
ANTHR 105	Culture and Communication	3
ARMEN 102	Beginning Armenian II	5
BUSAD 106	Written Business Communication	3
CHIN 102	Beginning Chinese II	5
ENGL 112	Introduction to Screenwriting	3
ENGL 114	Introduction to Poetry: Creative Writing	3
ENGL 115	Introduction to Fiction: Creative Writing	3
ENGL 118	Introduction to Creative Nonfiction: Creative Writing	3
ENGL 130	Science Fiction Literature	3
ENGL 212	Advanced Screenwriting	3
FREN 102	Beginning French II	5
FREN 103	Intermediate French I	5
FREN 104	Intermediate French II	5
HUMAN 115	World Mythology	3
ITAL 102	Beginning Italian II	5
ITAL 103	Intermediate Italian I	5
ITAL 104	Intermediate Italian II	5
JAPAN 102	Beginning Japanese II	5
JAPAN 103	Intermediate Japanese I	5
JAPAN 104	Intermediate Japanese II	5
JOURN 102	Reporting The News	3.5
KOREA 102	Beginning Korean II	5
SPAN 102	Beginning Spanish II	5
SPAN 103	Intermediate Spanish I	5
SPAN 104	Intermediate Spanish II	5
SPAN 115	Spanish for Spanish Speaking I	5
SPAN 124H	Honors English Translations of Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature	3
COMM 106	Oral Interpretations of Literature	3
THTR 101	Introduction to Theatre	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18-20

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2026	GCC Catalog 2026-2027
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records.