Overview.
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students to seamlessly transfer into the California State University (CSU) system and complete a baccalaureate degree in English or similar field of study. A baccalaureate degree in English cultivates strong reading, writing, analytical, and creative skills. It provides a sound foundation for students seeking careers in advertising, communication, film writing, electronic and print journalism, library science, public relations, publishing and editing, law, or teaching.
To be awarded the Associate Degree for Transfer, students must have the following:
- Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units.
- A minimum of at least 2.0 GPA in CSU transferable courses (note that a higher GPA may be required in some institutions).
- Completion of at least 18 units in the major with a grade of “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
- Certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements, or completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements.
Please Note: No more than 60 semester units are required for this degree and no additional requirements will be imposed by Evergreen Valley College.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with the methods of interpreting literature across genres.
- Assess, evaluate, and analyze ideas expressed in text or in spoken language.
- Express orally and in writing coherent arguments that evidence clear prose and synthesize and respond to diverse bodies of knowledge.
Required Courses
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 001B | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 001C | Critical Thinking/Composition | 3 |
| List A: Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Survey of American Literature I | ||
| Survey of American Literature II | ||
| Survey of English Literature I | ||
| Survey of English Literature II | ||
| Introduction to World Literature | ||
| List B: Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
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Any List A course not already taken |
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ENGL 021 |
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| Introduction to World Mythology | ||
| Asian/Asian-American Literature | ||
| Fundamentals of Creative Writing | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare | ||
| Mexican-American Literature | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| List C: Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
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Any course from list A or list B not already taken |
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| Gender in Literature | ||
| Children's/Adolescent Literature | ||
| Elementary French | ||
| Elementary Spanish 2 | ||
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SPAN 002A |
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| Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
| Elementary Vietnamese | ||
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC for CSU 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
| 1 |
Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable. |
| 2 |
For List A, B and C, students are strongly encouraged to consult with a counselor regarding the specific courses required at the CSU to which they plan to transfer. |
What is a Program Map?
A program map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan to help you complete the courses required for a particular degree or certificate. It is based on the major sheet for the particular degree or certificate you are interested in. It includes courses required for the major, general education and any necessary electives.
A program map is a representation of the major sheet. It includes the specific specialty courses in a major, general education courses and any necessary electives.
What is a Major Sheet?
A major sheet includes a description of the program you are interested in, what you can expect to learn once you have completed the program (Program Learning Outcomes) and the specific specialty courses you will need to complete within a major.