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The Associates of Arts in English for Transfer degree (AA-T) will prepare students for a major in English at four-year colleges and universities. The study of English emphasizes language, composition, literature, and the social contexts that have influenced writing throughout history. Earning a degree in English not only will prepare students for transfer, but also it will help students develop skills in writing, research, literary interpretation and analysis, critical thinking, discussion, organization, and the presentation of ideas—all of which will help students succeed in any career or educational endeavor.   The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree requires: (1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) Earn a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.