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AA-T Degree Programs A-Z · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Humanities and Social Sciences Division
English, Literature, and Creative Writing Department
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer introduces students to Literature written in English and gives them the option of studying creative writing. Completion of the degree provides students with the core skills and knowledge needed to pursue a baccalaureate degree in English. Those core skills and knowledge include the ability to analyze literature and the ability to write researched analytical papers. Students who earn this degree will be able to write a literary analysis, analyze major themes and concerns in literature, and identify the influence of culture on human expression. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
The degree can be earned with attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 upon completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following the Cal-GETC pattern and a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by Mt. San Antonio College. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass or No Pass basis.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 7 | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| orENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors | |
| List A | 6 | |
| Choose two courses from the following: | ||
| LIT 1 | Early American Literature | |
| LIT 2 | Modern American Literature | |
| LIT 6A | Survey of English Literature up to 1800 | |
| LIT 6B | Survey of English Literature Since 1800 | |
| LIT 11A | World Literature to 1650 | |
| LIT 11B | World Literature from 1650 | |
| List B | 3 | |
| Choose one course from the following or any course not already used from List A. | ||
| ENGL 8A | Creative Writing - Fiction | |
| ENGL 8B | Creative Writing - Poetry | |
| ENGL 8F | Creative Writing - Nonfiction | |
| LIT 3 | Multicultural American Literature | |
| LIT 10 | Survey of Shakespeare | |
| LIT 14 | Introduction to Modern Poetry | |
| LIT 20 | African American Literature | |
| LIT 25 | Contemporary Mexican American Literature | |
| LIT 36 | Introduction to Mythology | |
| LIT 40 | Children's Literature | |
| LIT 46 | The Bible As Literature: Old Testament | |
| LIT 47 | The Bible As Literature: New Testament | |
| List C | 3 | |
| Choose one course from the following or any course not already used in List A or List B. | ||
| ANTH 6 | Language and Culture: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | |
| BUSO 25 | Business Communications | |
| COMM 4 | Performance of Literature | |
| ENGL 8E | Creative Writing - Memoir | |
| JOUR 101 | Beginning Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media | |
| LIT 15 | Introduction to Cinema | |
| THTR 9 | Introduction to Theater Arts | |
| Total Units for Major | 19 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) Units | 34 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
- Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.
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Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- write an essay using appropriate academic format
- write researched analytical papers using proper documentation
- analyze major themes in a range of literary genres
- compare and contrast literary elements such as authorial approaches, narrative styles, character development, and thematic concerns
- recognize cultural influences on literature
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