English
Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) English · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students graduating with an Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the English AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
The English program provides a core curriculum that instills critical thinking tools (including literary theories and terminology) for both practicing and studying writing, knowledge of historical and aesthetic contexts, and appreciation of geographic and cultural diversity for students preparing to major in English in the CSU system. This background serves all English majors whether their emphasis at the CSU level will ultimately be the study of literature, rhetoric and non-fiction writing, or creative writing. The English program recognizes that all these areas of the major inform one another. All the required courses in the program foster strong writing skills and are crucial in developing the proficiency and knowledge necessary for students who will ultimately use the major for teaching at the K-12 or community college level, literary scholarship at the graduate level, entering the legal professions, for creative writing, or for non-fiction essay writing in literary, business, and scientific journals.
Students graduating with an Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree are well-positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- This program serves all English majors whether their emphasis at the CSU level will ultimately be the study of literature, rhetoric and non-fiction writing, or creative writing.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Requirements
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses - Select Option 1 or Option 2 | 4-7 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| orENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| orENGL A109 | Critical Reasoning and Writing for Science and Technology | |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors | |
| Option 2 | ||
| ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | |
| orENGL C1003H | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors | |
| List A - Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| ENGL A150 | American Literature Before the 20th Century | |
| orENGL A150H | American Literature Before the 20th Century Honors | |
| ENGL A151 | American Literature in the 20th Century | |
| orENGL A151H | American Literature in the 20th Century Honors | |
| ENGL A160 | World Literature Through Renaissance | |
| orENGL A160H | World Literature Through Renaissance Honors | |
| ENGL A161 | World Literature Since Renaissance | |
| orENGL A161H | World Literature Since Renaissance Honors | |
| ENGL A270 | Survey of British Literature Before 1800 | |
| orENGL A270H | Survey of British Literature Before 1800 Honors | |
| ENGL A275 | Survey of British Literature After 1800 | |
| orENGL A275H | Survey of British Literature After 1800 Honors | |
| List B - If using Core option 1 select 1 course, if Core option 2 is used select two courses | 6-3 | |
| Any List A Course not already used | ||
| ENGL A119 | Introduction to Creative Writing | |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature 1 | |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors | |
| ENGL A141 | The Bible As Literature | |
| orENGL A141H | The Bible As Literature Honors | |
| ENGL A143 | Children's Literature | |
| orENGL A143H | Children's Literature Honors | |
| ENGL A152 | Race, Culture, and Identity in Literature | |
| orENGL A152H | Race, Culture, and Identify in Literature Honors | |
| ENGL A173 | Women Writers | |
| orENGL A173H | Women Writers Honors | |
| ENGL A176 | World Mythology | |
| orENGL A176H | World Mythology Honors | |
| ENGL A181 | Shakespeare | |
| orENGL A181H | Shakespeare Honors | |
| List C - Select one course not used in Lists A or B or from the following: | 3 | |
| ENGL A121 | Short Story Writing I | |
| ENGL A122 | Novel Writing I | |
| ENGL A126 | Poetry Writing | |
| ENGL A127 | Scriptwriting I | |
| ENGL A147 | Introduction to Science Fiction | |
| orENGL A147H | Introduction to Science Fiction Honors | |
| ENGL A148 | Film As Literature | |
| orENGL A148H | Film As Literature Honors | |
| ENGL A156 | California Literature | |
| orENGL A156H | California Literature Honors | |
| ENGL A168 | Popular Fiction | |
| ENGL A170 | Contemporary Literature | |
| orENGL A170H | Contemporary Literature Honors | |
| ENGL A179 | Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film | |
| orENGL A179H | Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film Honors | |
| ENGL A187 | Introduction to Literary Theory | |
| orENGL A187H | Introduction to Literary Theory Honors | |
| Total Major Units | 19 | |
| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) | up to 34 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
- If not used to fulfill Core requirements.
- Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Select one of the following Options:
OPTION 1:
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| HIST C1001or HIST C1001Hor HIST C1002or HIST C1002H | History of the United States to 1877 1or History of the United States to 1877 - Honorsor United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ENGL C1001or ENGL C1001Hor ENGL A109 |
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A no lab - CHOOSE ONE 2 |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 |
| Summer |
|---|
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| POLS C1000or POLS C1000H |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ENGL C1002or ENGL C1002H |
| ADT List C Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 2 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 |
OPTION 2:
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| HIST C1001or HIST C1001Hor HIST C1002or HIST C1002H | History of the United States to 1877 1or History of the United States to 1877 - Honorsor United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ENGL C1003or ENGL C1003H |
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A no lab - CHOOSE ONE 2 |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 |
| Summer |
|---|
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| POLS C1000or POLS C1000H |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| ADT List C Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 2 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 |
- American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 4
- Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.