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The Associate of Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T) program prepares students to transition into an English major at a California State University. This degree fulfills the AB 1440 Transfer Curriculum Model requirements for CSU admission. Under the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Sections 66746-66749 of the Education Code), community college graduates with this transfer degree are guaranteed entry to a CSU campus. The AA-T in English serves students aiming to pursue a bachelor's degree in English at a four-year institution, though specific campuses or majors aren't guaranteed.
Career Pathways
Graduates with an AA in English can pursue roles such as office administrators, tutors, executive assistants, junior copywriters, and client service representatives. Those continuing to earn a BA in English may enter fields including business administration, leadership roles, technical writing, education, content editing,
brand promotion, public relations, sales, and media production. Many students choose English as preparatory study for law school