English: AA-T Degree
The purpose of the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge in English which satisfactorily prepares them for transfer to the CSU/UC system for further study towards a baccalaureate degree in English or a related field. Students will develop knowledge which will enable them to understand, evaluate, and apply writing, research and analysis skills. Students who complete the NVC English transfer degree will be prepared for upper division coursework in the major.
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in English. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in English for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” (or “P”) and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
Career Opportunities
English majors use writing, research and analytical skills in a wide variety of career fields and professions. The Associate in Arts Transfer Degree in English especially benefits those pursuing careers in fields such as Communications, Marketing and Media Development, Education, and Law.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Think, read, and write critically and/or creatively.
- Write a unified, coherent, well supported, and grammatically correct document.
- Demonstrate competent research and MLA documentation skills.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (4-6 units) | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 4-6 | |
Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
Option 2: | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | ||
| Required Electives: List A (6 units) | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Survey of British Literature 1 | ||
| Survey British Literature 2 | ||
| Survey of American Literature 1 | ||
| Survey of American Literature 2 | ||
| Required Electives: List B (3-6 units) | ||
| Select courses based on option chosen in Required Courses. | 3-6 | |
| Option 1: Select three units from the following: | ||
| Option 2: Select six units from the following: | ||
Any course from LIST A not already used | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing 1 | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing 2 | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing 3 | ||
| Shakespeare: Introduction | ||
| Survey of Native American Literature | ||
| Chicano and Latinx Literature | ||
| Required Electives: List C (3 units) | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
Any List A or B course not already used. | ||
| Poetry Workshop 1 | ||
| Fiction Workshop | ||
| Survey of African American Literature | ||
| The Graphic Novel | ||
| Literature and Sexuality | ||
| Dystopian Literature | ||
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.