Student Pathway 2021−2022 English

English Associate of Arts Degree

A student graduating with an English Associate of Arts Degree will have successfully completed classes in composition, literature, linguistics, and critical thinking. All students will have written a passing research paper with proper documentation and will have demonstrated transfer level essay writing proficiency based on department rubric.


Program Contact: (insert when available)| Program Counselor: Carla Stoner-Brito

Recommended Pathway

Semester 1:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
English 1A/1AH Reading and Composition 4 CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement
Math 103 Intermediate Algebra 5 CCC General Education – Area DII & Competence Requirement
Psychology 2/2H General Psychology 3 CCC General Education – Area B
Comm 1 or
Comm 2
Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication
3 CCC General Education Area G
Semester Units: 15
  • Meet with Counselor to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP)
  • Complete Canvas Tutorial
  • Interested in Tutoring – Enroll in English 72/72A – Check with Counselor for details

Semester 2:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
English 3/3H Critical Reading and Writing 3 Major Core
English 1B Introduction to the Study of Literature (Counselor to Class Connection) 3 Major Core
Geography 1 Physical Geography 3 CCC General Education – Area A
Information Systems 15 Computer Concepts 3 CCC General Education – Digital Technology Literacy
Semester Units: 15
  • Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
  • English Meet and Greet – Offer Every Spring Semester (February)

Semester 3:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
English 43B American Literature: 1877 to Present 3 Major Core List A – CCC General Education EII
English 46B English Literature from 1800 to the Present 3 Major Core List A
Linguistics 11 Introduction to Language for Teachers 3 Major List B
Philosophy 1 or 1D Introduction to Philosophy or World Religions 3 CCC General Education Area C
Elective - 3 Check with Counselor for Options
PE - 1 Select 1 course from CCC General Education Area E1
Semester Units: 16

Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP

Semester 4:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
English 15A Creative Writing: Poetry 3 Major Core List A
English 43A American Literature: Origins through Reconstruction (1877) 3 Major Core List A
English 46A English Literature to 1800 3 Major Core List A
Polsci 2/2H American Government 3 CCC General Education – Area F
English 72 Writing Center Theory and Practice 1 Major Core List A
English 72A Advanced Writing Center Theory and Practice 1 Major Core List A
Semester Units: 15
  • Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
  • English Meet and Greet (February)

Suggested Pathway for English Associate of Arts Degree
See your Counselor for YOUR plan!

**Please Note – Both the CSU General Education Pattern or the IGETC Pattern will also meet the General Education Requirements for the Degree.