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Associate in Arts in English for Transfer

USA

What will I learn?

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) 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 (AA-T in English) 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. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) provides students with a strong foundation in critical reading, writing, and thinking as well as literary analysis and research methods. Students majoring in English enroll in survey courses, which expose them to a wide range of types and styles of literature; courses in literature from many cultures and eras; and courses in special topics such as film and creative writing. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English), students will possess the knowledge and skills required for upper-division coursework in English. In addition, students will have gained preparation for careers in fields such as law, government, business, entertainment, advertising, public relations, writing, editing, and education.

Program Learning Outcomes

Write focused organized, well-developed essays that support clear thesis statements and demonstrate competence in Standard English grammar and usage.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills by analyzing and evaluating academic essays and literature.

Formulate and clearly communicate their positions on diverse issues.

Write a research paper that demonstrates the effective evaluation, integration, and documentation of sources.

Career / Transfer Opportunities

Students will be eligible to major in English upon successful completion of the program. Possible career options for students completing the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer and transferring to a four-year institution include: advertising, business, civil service, editing, journalism, law, library science, management, marketing communication, politics, public relations, publishing, research, teaching, technical communications, or writing.

Which department am I in?

Department of Languages and Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (Total required units: 60)

Tuition fees
US$12,120.00 per year
USD $404 per unit
Start date

Expected January 2025

Venue

Department of Languages and Liberal Arts

3000 Mission College Blvd,

Santa Clara,

California,

95054, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have completed a high schools/colleges attended inside and outside the US, with certified English translation (if necessary).

Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT minimum scores 61; IELTS minimum scores 6.0 overall with 5.5 reading and 6.0 writing; PTE (Pearson Test of English) minimum scores 45; Cambridge English Language Assessment minimum scores 175+ on C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Exam, Duolingo minimum scores 90.

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