Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer in Elementary Teacher Education
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree (AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education) is a 60 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a CSU institution for the major in Elementary Teacher Education for the goal of becoming an elementary school teacher. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree (AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education) will be able to demonstrate knowledge in child development theories, apply developmentally appropriate elementary education practices, develop curriculum appropriate for school-age children, and utilize professional skills appropriate for teaching at the elementary school level.
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.
After completing an A.A.-T in Elementary Teacher Education, a student will be able to:
- Utilize child development theories to design developmentally appropriate curriculum for school-age children.
- Demonstrate professional skills with children, families, and colleagues in the elementary school setting.
Required Core Courses (46 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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ELED 20 | Introduction to Elementary Teaching | 2 units |
ELED 20A | Field Experience in Elementary Teaching | 1 unit |
CHST 2 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
BIOL 10 | Introduction to Biology | 3 units |
BIOL 10L | Introduction to Biology Lab | 1 unit |
CHEM 2 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 units |
OR | ||
CHEM 30A | Fundamentals Chemistry | 4 units |
PHYS 10 | Conceptual Introduction to Physics | 4 units |
GEOL 12 | Earth Science with Lab | 4 units |
MATH 14 | Math for Elementary School Teachers | 3 units |
COMM 1 | Public Speaking | 3 units |
ENGL 1A | English Composition | 3 units |
ENGL 1B | Critical Thinking Through Literature | 3 units |
GEOG 6 | World Regional Geography | 3 units |
HIST 5A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
HIST 17A | United States History | 3 units |
POLI 1 | American Government | 3 units |
List A: Select One Course (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ENGL 1C | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
ENGL 1CH | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
PHIL 3 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 units |
PHIL 17 | Logic & Critical Reasoning | 3 units |
List B: Select One Course (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ARTS 4 | Art Appreciation | 3 units |
MUSC 10 | Music Appreciation | 3 units |
THEA 10 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
ARTS 1A | Survey of Western Arts I | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 52 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Fall, Year 1 (10 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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BIOL 10 | Introduction to Biology | 3 units |
BIOL 10L | Introduction to Biology Lab | 1 unit |
CHST 2 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
ELED 20 | Introduction to Elementary Teaching | 2 units |
ELED 20A | Field Experience in Elementary Teaching | 2 units |
Spring, Year 1 (15 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CHEM 2 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 units |
GEOL 12 | Earth Science with Lab | 4 units |
MATH 14 | Math for Elementary School Teachers | 3 units |
PHYS 10 | Conceptual Introduction to Physics | 4 units |
Fall, Year 2 (12 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
COMM 1 | Public Speaking | 3 units |
ENGL 1A | English Composition | 3 units |
ENGL 1B | Critical Thinking Through Literature | 3 units |
GEOG 6 | World Regional Geography | 3 units |
Spring, Year 2 (10 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 5A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
HIST 17A | United States History | 3 units |
POLI 1 | American Government | 3 units |
Elective Courses
Spring or Fall, Year 1 or 2 (3 Units)
Choose 1 course from List A
Spring or Fall, Year 1 or 2 (3 Units)
Choose 1 course from List B
Required Major Total: 52 units