Program Overview
An Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T) from Skyline College is intended for students who are interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in English, or similar major. A bachelor's degree in English can lead to exciting careers in media, journalism, publishing, paralegal and law, marketing, academia, business, technical writing and web development. English majors gain writing, critical thinking, and soft skills, valuable in the modern collaborative workplace.
Students completing an AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a Skyline College counselor for further information about university admissions and transfer requirements. A grade of "C" or better, or "Pass" if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, is required for each course applied to the major. Some major course requirements may also be applied to meet general education requirements.
To earn an AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units;
- Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework;
- All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students should consult with their counselor before enrolling in a major course on a Pass/No Pass basis, as some CSU and UC campuses may have limitations on which major courses can be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
- A minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence at Skyline College.
Note: Students do not need to complete the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements. For further information, please consult a Skyline College counselor.
Program Requirements
| Required Core Courses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
| ENGL 110 | Composition, Literature, and Critical Thinking | 3 units |
| List B - Select one course from the following or any List A course not already used: | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| LIT. 101 | Contemporary Literature | 3 units |
| LIT. 154 | Queer Literature | 3 units |
| LIT. 155 | Comics and the Graphic Novel | 3 units |
| LIT. 251 | Women in Literature | 3 units |
| LIT. 265 | Asian American Literature | 3 units |
| LIT. 266 | Black Literature | 3 units |
| LIT. 267 | Filipino American Literature | 3 units |
| LIT. 370 | Readings in Literature of the Latino in the United States | 3 units |
| LIT. 432 | Folklore | 3 units |
| ENGL 161 | Creative Writing I | 3 units |
| List C - Select one course from the following or any List A or List B course not already used: | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 130 | Intermediate Spanish | 4 units |
| SPAN 140 | Advanced Intermediate Spanish | 4 units |
| SPAN 220 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 units |
| SPAN 230 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 units |
| JOUR 120 | Writing and Reporting for the Media | 3 units |
| BUS. 401 | Business Communications | 3 units |
General Education - Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Starting Fall 2025, the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) became the singular general education pathway for California Community College students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for transfer to both the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC).
Up to (6) major course units may be double counted to apply to meet general education requirements. This degree does not require the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements.
Elective courses: If applicable, additional courses to meet the minimum requirement of 60 CSU transferable units.
Please refer to Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.