Associate in Arts in English for Transfer
Majoring in English provides excellent preparation for careers in law, public relations, publishing and editing, technical writing, marketing, advertising, business, government, public service, education, and many other areas. Some students major in English because they plan to become teachers, but most English majors pursue other career paths. The development of analytical thinking, evidenced-based writing, and editing skills make English not only an extremely marketable major, but the perfect minor for all other majors.
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU and UC systems to complete a baccalaureate degree in English. Students majoring in English at Gavilan may take courses in composition, critical thinking, creative writing, journalism, film, teaching and tutoring techniques, and a range of literature courses, including British and American surveys, Mythology, Children’s Literature, World Literature, and Women’s Literature.
English Major Mentor & Faculty Contact
If you are interested in an Associate in Arts Degree in English, please contact Jessica Gatewood to get information on our AA-T English program, English courses and offerings, and the Gavilan Literary Society.
Jessica Gatewood
Office Location: Writing Center/Learning Commons (Li168)
jgatewood@gavilan.edu
(408) 848-4811 & (408) 848-4889
Gavilan Literary Society
The Gavilan Literary Society is a free student club that provides a place of collaboration and support for English majors, writers, literary artists, and all other students at Gavilan.
Student Resources
Careers for English Majors: SJSU’s Career Planning Page
Job Opportunities for English Majors: UC-Berkeley’s Undergraduate Opportunities for English Majors
AA-T in English Requirements
Core Requirements
- ENGL 1B Composition and Literature (3 units)
- ENGL 1C Critical Reasoning and Writing (3 units)
LIST A: Select 2*
- ENGL 4A British Literature 449 to 1798 A.D (3 units)
- ENGL 4B British Literature 1798 to Present (3 units)
- ENGL 5A Survey of American Lit 1620 to 1865 (3 units)
- ENGL 5B Survey of American Lit 1865 to Pres. (3 units)
LIST B: Select 1*
- Any course not used in LIST A
- ENGL 9A Introduction to Creative Writing (3 units)
LIST C: Select 1*
- Any course not used in LIST A
- ENGL 2C Introduction to Film and Fiction (3 units)
- ENGL 2E Introduction to Women Writers (3 units)
- ENGL 2F Children’s Literature (3 units)
- ENGL 2J World Mythology (3 units)
- HUM 3 Intro to Cinematic Arts, Film, and TV (3 units)
- HUM 4 Introduction to American Cinema (3 units)
- JOUR 16A Writing for Print and Digital Media (3 units)
- THEA 4 Oral Interpretation (3 units) or CMUN 2 Oral Interpretation (3 units)
Total units in the major: 18 units
Units for degree: 60 units
*We recommend checking the lower division requirements of your prefered universities before selecting your courses.
Please note: Some BA programs require one year of a language other than English.