Associate in Arts for Transfer in English (Berkeley City College) in Berkeley United States | Peralta Community College District

Students who earn the English AA-T (Associate of Arts for Transfer degree) from Berkeley City College fulfill all course requirements for transferring to U.C. Berkeley, U.C.L.A., and other University of California campuses as English majors, with guaranteed admission to a CSU campus for English studies. The college's English program provides diverse literature and creative writing courses tailored to students' varied aspirations.
The English Department upholds our institution's core principles of educational excellence, multicultural diversity, preparing students for engaged citizenship in our evolving global community, fostering a collaborative work environment, and promoting adaptability and innovation:
Berkeley City College champions values that empower every community member to flourish. These guiding principles include:
Academic Excellence and Student-Centered Learning. We honor our students' diverse educational backgrounds, learning approaches, and academic goals.
Embracing Multiculturalism and Diversity. We celebrate diversity as it cultivates mutual respect, profound understanding, creativity, and insight - qualities we nurture in our students, faculty, and staff.
Preparing Students for Global Citizenship. We recognize our students' need to navigate an increasingly interconnected and complex world.
Maintaining an Excellent, Collaborative Work Environment. We take pride in the exceptional standards that define all our endeavors.
Valuing Innovation and Adaptability. We champion innovative thinking that inspires students to challenge conventions and approach life's possibilities with flexible, expansive perspectives.