最新糖心Vlog

Menu
  • Menu
  • Campus Map
  • Directory
  • Search
 
English AA-T Degree

Enroll Now

Thousands of students get their start at Mt. SAC every year. Take the path to your future career one step further by enrolling in our program. Apply Now
English AA-T Degree

Questions?

Contact: Michelle DoughertyTitle: Department Co-ChairContact: mdougherty@mtsac.edu
Program Quick Links
Career Outlook English AA-T Degree

Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A0332

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer introduces students to Literature written in English and gives them the option of studying creative writing. Completion of the degree provides students with the core skills and knowledge needed to pursue a baccalaureate degree in English. Those core skills and knowledge include the ability to analyze literature and the ability to write researched analytical papers. Students who earn this degree will be able to write a literary analysis, analyze major themes and concerns in literature, and identify the influence of culture on human expression. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

The degree can be earned with attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 upon completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following the Cal-GETC pattern and a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by 最新糖心Vlog. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A 鈥淧鈥 (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass or No Pass basis.

Required Courses

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
Select a related job title below to view demand & salary information
    • Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers

      Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers

      SOC Career Code: 25-1123.00

      Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $36.39

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $110,369.22
      Annual Job Openings
      17,138

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Elementary School Teachers

      Elementary School Teachers

      SOC Career Code: 25-2021.00

      Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $35.60

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $97,265.43
      Annual Job Openings
      11,760

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Middle School Teachers

      Middle School Teachers

      SOC Career Code: 25-2022.00

      Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $35.79

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $95,620.21
      Annual Job Openings
      4,067

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Secondary School Teachers

      Secondary School Teachers

      SOC Career Code: 25-2031.00

      Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $36.72

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $98,207.18
      Annual Job Openings
      7,710

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

      SOC Career Code: 25-4022.00

      Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $32.00

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $86,590.40
      Annual Job Openings
      1,221

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Library Technicians

      Library Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 25-4031.00

      Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $21.71

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $51,292.80
      Annual Job Openings
      1,555

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Reporters and Journalists

      Reporters and Journalists

      SOC Career Code: 27-3023.00

      Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.20

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $75,592.15
      Annual Job Openings
      651

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Editors

      Editors

      SOC Career Code: 27-3041.00

      Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $27.27

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $84,099.88
      Annual Job Openings
      1,656

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Technical Writers

      Technical Writers

      SOC Career Code: 27-3042.00

      Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $47.27

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $100,270.44
      Annual Job Openings
      1,131

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Writers and Authors

      Writers and Authors

      SOC Career Code: 27-3043.00

      Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $16.19

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $60,090.09
      Annual Job Openings
      3,032

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

      Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

      SOC Career Code: 27-3043.05

      Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $16.19

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $60,090.09
      Annual Job Openings
      3,032

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Desktop Publishers

      Desktop Publishers

      SOC Career Code: 43-9031.00

      Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $21.80

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $61,663.53
      Annual Job Openings
      62

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Proofreaders and Copy Markers

      Proofreaders and Copy Markers

      SOC Career Code: 43-9081.00

      Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $17.07

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $55,605.76
      Annual Job Openings
      117

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

Select a certificate below to expand details
  • English AA-T Degree

    Humanities and Social Sciences Division
    Degree A0332

    The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer introduces students to Literature written in English and gives them the option of studying creative writing. Completion of the degree provides students with the core skills and knowledge needed to pursue a baccalaureate degree in English. Those core skills and knowledge include the ability to analyze literature and the ability to write researched analytical papers. Students who earn this degree will be able to write a literary analysis, analyze major themes and concerns in literature, and identify the influence of culture on human expression. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

    The degree can be earned with attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 upon completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following the Cal-GETC pattern and a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by 最新糖心Vlog. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A 鈥淧鈥 (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass or No Pass basis.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses7
    贰狈骋尝听1叠
    English - Introduction to Literary Types
    辞谤听贰狈骋尝听1叠H
    English - Introduction to Literary Types - Honors
    贰狈骋尝听颁1001
    Critical Thinking and Writing
    辞谤听贰狈骋尝听颁1001H
    Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
    List A6
    Choose two courses from the following:
    尝滨罢听1
    Early American Literature
    尝滨罢听2
    Modern American Literature
    尝滨罢听6础
    Survey of English Literature up to 1800
    尝滨罢听6叠
    Survey of English Literature Since 1800
    尝滨罢听11A
    World Literature to 1650
    尝滨罢听11B
    World Literature from 1650
    List B3
    Choose one course from the following or any course not already used from List A.
    贰狈骋尝听8础
    Creative Writing - Fiction
    贰狈骋尝听8叠
    Creative Writing - Poetry
    贰狈骋尝听8贵
    Creative Writing - Nonfiction
    尝滨罢听3
    Multicultural American Literature
    尝滨罢听10
    Survey of Shakespeare
    尝滨罢听14
    Introduction to Modern Poetry
    尝滨罢听20
    African American Literature
    尝滨罢听25
    Contemporary Mexican American Literature
    尝滨罢听36
    Introduction to Mythology
    尝滨罢听40
    Children's Literature
    尝滨罢听46
    The Bible As Literature: Old Testament
    尝滨罢听47
    The Bible As Literature: New Testament
    List C3
    Choose one course from the following or any course not already used in List A or List B.
    础狈罢贬听6
    Language and Culture: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
    叠鲍厂翱听25
    Business Communications
    颁翱惭惭听4
    Performance of Literature
    贰狈骋尝听8贰
    Creative Writing - Memoir
    闯翱鲍搁听101
    Beginning Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media
    尝滨罢听15
    Introduction to Cinema
    罢贬罢搁听9
    Introduction to Theater Arts
    Total Units for Major19
    General Education (Cal-GETC) Units 134
    Total Units60
    1

    Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.

How to Complete the Program

Guided Pathways

Program Guided Pathways

Department Contact

Contact: Michelle DoughertyTitle: Department Co-ChairContact: mdougherty@mtsac.edu

Office Contact

Location: Building 26D-1471APhone: (909) 274-5424
 
Nondiscrimination Notice

最新糖心Vlog does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, ethnic group identification, immigration status, religion, gender, gender identification, gender expression, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title IX, Title II, or Section 504 may be referred to Ryan Wilson, Building 4 (Human Resources), (909) 274-5249, and eeo.titleix@mtsac.edu, or the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights.

最新糖心Vlog offers classes in career and technical education (CTE) program areas such as Animation and Gaming, Culinary Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Veterinary Technology, Fire Technology, and many more, under its open admissions policy. For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, please refer to our Academic Divisions and Departments web page or contact the Career Education Office. Lack of English proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.