English - Associate of Arts Transfer Degree
Overview
The Associate of Arts Transfer in English (AAT–English) degree is designed for students intending to transfer to an English program at an Oregon public university. The curriculum includes foundational coursework in literature, writing, and critical analysis, along with general education requirements that prepare students for upper-division study.
Completion of the AAT–English degree also fulfills the statewide Major Transfer Map (MTM) for English and the Oregon Core Transfer Map (CTM), supporting efficient transfer and application of credits toward a bachelor’s degree.
Students are strongly encouraged to work with an MHCC adviser and their intended transfer institution to ensure course selection aligns with their academic goals and transfer requirements.
Refer to the tabs above for additional information about:
- Requirements – outlines all courses required for completion of the degree
- Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
- Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings
Program Requirements
The degree requirements below outline the courses and credit categories required to complete the English AAT degree, including English core and general education requirements. Expand each section to view eligible courses that may be used to fulfill specific requirements.
For a suggested term-by-term sequence, refer to the Education Plan tab.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition, 2 courses | 8 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Composition II | ||
or WR227Z | Technical Writing | |
| English Literature or Writing, select two 200-level ENG or WR courses from AAOT list | 8 | |
| English Literature, select two additional 200-level ENG courses from AAOT list | 8 | |
| Modern Language, through the 203 level | 24-30 | |
| Mathematics (transfer-level), 1 course from AAOT list | 4-5 | |
| Social Sciences, 2 courses from AAOT list | 6-8 | |
| Lab Sciences, 2 courses from AAOT course list | 7-10 | |
| Electives to reach 90 applicable degree credits | 13-28 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |
English Literature and Writing (200-level)
Complete four (4) courses with two (2) courses that are 200-level ENG prefixed. One (1) course must fulfill the Cultural Literacy requirement:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Literature | ||
| ENG201 | Shakespeare | 4 |
| ENG204 | British Literature I: Old English to Renaissance (Cultural Literacy course) | 4 |
| ENG205 | British Literature II: Age of Enlightenment to Present (Cultural Literacy course) | 4 |
| ENG212 | Latin American Literature | 4 |
| ENG218 | Arthurian Legends | 4 |
| ENG222 | Women's Literature (Cultural Literacy course) | 3 |
| ENG250 | Introduction to Mythology | 4 |
| ENG253 | Survey of American Literature I (Cultural Literacy course) | 4 |
| ENG254 | Survey of American Literature II (Cultural Literacy course) | 4 |
| ENG257 | Introduction to African American Literature (Cultural Literacy course) | 4 |
| ENG261 | Literature of Science Fiction (Cultural Literacy course) | 4 |
| ENG271 | World Literature: The Classical World (Ancient Literature to 1000 C.E.) (Cultural Literacy course) | 4 |
| ENG272 | World Literature: 1000 to 1800 C.E. (Cultural Literacy course) | 4 |
| ENG273 | World Literature: 1800 C.E. to the Present (Cultural Literacy course) | 4 |
| Writing | ||
| WR240 | Creative Writing: Nonfiction | 4 |
| WR241 | Creative Writing: Fiction I | 4 |
| WR242 | Creative Writing: Poetry I | 4 |
| WR244 | Creative Writing: Poetry II | 4 |
| WR245 | Creative Writing: Fiction II | 4 |
Modern Language
Complete one (1) sequence of any language from level 101-203:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | 24 | |
| First-year American Sign Language I | ||
| First-year American Sign Language II | ||
| First-year American Sign Language III | ||
| Second-year American Sign Language I (Cultural Literacy course) | ||
| Second-year American Sign Language II (Cultural Literacy course) | ||
| Second-year American Sign Language III (Cultural Literacy course) | ||
| Japanese | 30 | |
| First-year Japanese I | ||
| First-year Japanese II | ||
| First-year Japanese III | ||
| Second-year Japanese I (Cultural Literacy course) | ||
| Second-year Japanese II (Cultural Literacy course) | ||
| Second-year Japanese III (Cultural Literacy course) | ||
| Spanish | 27 | |
| First-year Spanish I | ||
| First-year Spanish II | ||
| First-year Spanish III | ||
| Second-year Spanish I (Cultural Literacy course) | ||
| Second-year Spanish II (Cultural Literacy course) | ||
| Second-year Spanish III (Cultural Literacy course) | ||
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For Modern Language courses, students may be able to:
- Transfer in Modern Language credits through the 203 level from another institution to fulfill this requirement.
- Test out of the requirement through CLEP if they are already fluent in Spanish, German, or French.
- Start at a level higher than 101 if they have studied a second language in high school and can display proficiency to a Modern Language instructor.
Education Plan
This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.
General education courses (such as math, writing, health, etc.) can be taken during any term, or before starting the program.
| First Quarter | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| WR121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| MTH105Z | Math in Society (or higher) | 4 |
| Modern Language 101 or Elective | 4-5 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Quarter | ||
| WR122Z | Composition II | 4 |
| 200-level English or Writing (ENG or WR) course | 4 | |
| Modern Language 102 or Elective | 4-5 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Quarter | ||
| Lab Science course from AAOT list | 4-5 | |
| Social Science course from AAOT list | 3-4 | |
| Modern Language 103 or Elective | 4-5 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Fourth Quarter | ||
| 200-level English or Writing (ENG or WR) course | 4 | |
| Modern Language 201 | 4-5 | |
| Lab Science course from AAOT list | 4-5 | |
| Electives to reach 90 applicable degree credits | 4 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Fifth Quarter | ||
| 200-level English or Writing (ENG or WR) course | 4 | |
| Modern Language 202 | 4-5 | |
| Social Science course from AAOT list | 3-4 | |
| Electives to reach 90 applicable degree credits | 4-6 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Sixth Quarter | ||
| 200-level English or Writing (ENG or WR) course | 4 | |
| Modern Language 203 | 4-5 | |
| Electives to reach 90 applicable degree credits | 6-8 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Career Information
Explore potential careers related to this program, including typical job roles, employment trends, and projected growth. This information can help you better understand how your education may align with future career opportunities.
Cultural Literacy course