English (Emphasis in Literature) Associate in Arts Pathway | Chabot College 2025

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English (Emphasis in Literature) map for 2025-2026

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Chabot College: English (Emphasis in Literature)

Term 1 — Fall

5 courses15–17 credits

English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A

Major
3 credits

GE AA/AS: English Composition

General Education
4 credits

GE AA/AS: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

General Education
3–5 credits

GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies

General Education
3 credits

Electives

Elective
2 credits

Student Educational Plan

Make a counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).

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Tutoring

Get tutoring and academic support early in the semester.

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Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.

Milestone

Term 2 — Spring

5 courses15–17 credits

English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A

Major
3 credits

ENGL 4A

Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature

Major / Gen Ed
4 credits
Prerequisites

GE AA: American Institutions

General Education
3 credits

GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences

General Education
3–5 credits

Electives

Elective
2 credits

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for summer/fall.

Milestone

Career Exploration & Preparation

Visit the Career Center to learn about jobs/internships and meet with a career counselor.

Milestone

Term 3 — Fall

5 courses15–16 credits

English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A

Major
3 credits

English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List B

Major
3 credits

GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences

General Education
3–4 credits

Electives

Elective
3 credits

Electives

Elective
3 credits

Career Exploration & Preparation

Support and Activities

Milestone

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). Priority deadline is March 2nd.

Milestone

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for spring classes.

Milestone

Term 4 — Spring

5 courses15 credits

English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A

Major
3 credits

GE AA: Wellness - Areas of Health

General Education
3 credits

Electives

Elective
3 credits

Electives

Elective
3 credits

Electives

Elective
3 credits

Graduation

Submit “Request for Degree or Certificate” form to Admissions & Records Office by April 1st

Milestone

General Education Certification

Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.

Milestone

Program 1/1:
Chabot College: English (Emphasis in Literature) — Associate in Arts

60–65 credits

Term 1 — Fall | 15–17 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A	English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A	Major	3 credits
GE AA/AS: English Composition	GE AA/AS: English Composition	General Education	4 credits
GE AA/AS: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning	GE AA/AS: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning	General Education	3–5 credits
GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies	GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies	General Education	3 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	2 credits
Student Educational Plan	Make a counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).	Milestone	- n/a
Tutoring	Get tutoring and academic support early in the semester.	Milestone	- n/a
Financial Aid	Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.	Milestone	- n/a

Term 2 — Spring | 15–17 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A	English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A	Major	3 credits
ENGL 4A	Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature	Major / Gen Ed	4 credits
GE AA: American Institutions	GE AA: American Institutions	General Education	3 credits
GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences	GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences	General Education	3–5 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	2 credits
Review your SEP in DegreeWorks	Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for summer/fall.	Milestone	- n/a
Career Exploration & Preparation	Visit the Career Center to learn about jobs/internships and meet with a career counselor.	Milestone	- n/a

Term 3 — Fall | 15–16 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A	English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A	Major	3 credits
English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List B	English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List B	Major	3 credits
GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences	GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences	General Education	3–4 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	3 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	3 credits
Career Exploration & Preparation	Support and Activities	Milestone	- n/a
Financial Aid	Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). Priority deadline is March 2nd.	Milestone	- n/a
Review your SEP in DegreeWorks	Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for spring classes.	Milestone	- n/a

Term 4 — Spring | 15 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A	English (Emphasis in Literature) AA: List A	Major	3 credits
GE AA: Wellness - Areas of Health	GE AA: Wellness - Areas of Health	General Education	3 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	3 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	3 credits
Electives	Electives	Elective	3 credits
Graduation	Submit “Request for Degree or Certificate” form to Admissions & Records Office by April 1st	Milestone	- n/a
General Education Certification	Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.	Milestone	- n/a

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