Associate of Arts - English - Transfer Degree

Reading, writing and other English skills are important for success in every course at Contra Costa College. So, it’s a good idea to take an English course as early as possible–preferably the first semester.

The English Program can help build the skills needed to express ideas clearly, creatively and persuasively. English faculty and peer tutors are also available to offer any additional support needed to succeed.

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T) degree will help individuals achieve their academic and career goals through developing strong writing and revising skills, research skills, critical reading skills, discussion skills, and the overall ability to organize and present ideas. The AA-T degree in English will provide courses for students so that they may succeed at college level writing by composing effective paragraphs and essays, fulfill the writing requirements for a two-year degree program and prepare students for success into a baccalaureate degree in English with lower-division coursework required to transfer into the California State University (CSU) system.