English for Transfer
Associate in Arts Degree English · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for an English degree, an emphasis or option within an English degree, or a degree considered similar to English at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation.
This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as an English major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester (90 quarter) CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Achieve a minimum CSU transferable GPA of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcome
At the conclusion of this program, the student will be able to discern and assess the interconnectedness of literature and human experience, including the ways in which literature defines, shapes, and reflects a culture’s values and mores; and write clearly, precisely, and appropriately for a wide range of purposes and audiences.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | ||
| ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | 4 |
| orENGL C1003H | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors | |
| List A: Select two courses (6 units). | 6 | |
| LIT 250 | American Literature: First Contact Through the Civil War | |
| LIT 251 | American Literature: Mid-1800s to the Present | |
| LIT 260 | English Literature Through the 18th Century | |
| LIT 261 | English Literature: Romantic to Contemporary | |
| LIT 270 | World Literature to 1600 | |
| LIT 271 | World Literature Since 1600 | |
| List B: Select two courses (6 units). | 6 | |
| Any List A course not already used. | ||
| ENGL 280 | Creative Writing | |
| LIT 265 | Shakespeare Studies | |
| List C: Select one course (3-4 units). | 3-4 | |
| Any List A or B course not already used. | ||
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| orENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing (Honors) | |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | |
| Total Units | 19-20 | |
*. All courses listed, with the exception of ENGL 280, satisfy a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education (GE) pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a GE requirement.
NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.