Required Core (10 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST 002 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units | CDEV 100 |
| PSYC 001/H | General Psychology or Honors | 3 units | PSY 110 |
| MATH 010/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units | MATH 110 |
List A: Select 3 Courses (9-15 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH 003/H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Honors | 3 units | ANTH 120 |
| SOCI 001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units | SOCI 110 |
| SOCI 020 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 units | SOCI 150 |
| CHST 063 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units | CDEV 110 |
| SOCI 040 | Marriage and Family Sociology | 3 units | SOCI 130 |
| PSYC 012 | Human Growth and Development | 3 units | PSY 180 |
| BIOL 010 AND BIOL 010L |
Introduction to Biology AND Introduction to Biology Lab |
3 units 1 unit |
|
| BIOL 011 | Human Biology | 4 units | |
| BIOL 022 | Genetics | 4 units | |
| BIOL 023 | Introduction to Infectious Diseases | 3 units | |
| BIOL 024 | Bio in the News | 3 units | |
| BIOL 045 | Microbiology | 5 units | |
| BIOL 047 | Human Anatomy | 5 units | |
| BIOL 048 | Human Physiology | 5 units |
List A continued: Select maximum of 2 courses listed below this line (3-6 units) to meet area requirements.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST 001 | Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 units | |
| CHST 005 | Diversity - Childhood & Culture | 3 units | |
| CHST 035 | Practicum in Early Childhood Education | 3 units | |
| CHST 053 | Contemporary Education in a Changing Society | 3 units | |
| CHST 066 | Child Safety, Health and Nutrition | 3 units | |
| CHST 070 | Infant-Toddler Development & Care | 3 units | |
| CHST 080 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 units | |
| CHST 087 | Observation and Assessment | 3 units | |
| COMM 001 | Public Speaking | 3 units | |
| COMM 004 | Small Group Discussion | 3 units | |
| HIST 017A | United States History | 3 units | |
| HIST 017B/H | United States History or Honors | 3 units | |
| HSCI 008 | Contemporary Health | 3 units | |
| MATH 014 | Math for Elementary School Teachers (Number Systems) | 3 units | |
| NUTR 015 | Human Nutrition | 3 units | |
| POLI 001/H | American Government or Honors | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 19-25 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 39 or 37 units
Elective Units as needed to total 60 CSU transferable units
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this transfer degree:
- will earn an Associate’s Degree from West Valley College
- are guaranteed admission to a campus in the CSU system
- will be prepared to start upper division coursework at the CSU
- will not need to complete more than 60 units after transfer
CSUs with Similar Majors
A complete and up-to-date listing of the similar CSU majors can be found by visiting adegreewithaguarantee.com
For more information, please speak with a counselor from Counseling or Transfer.
Important Notes
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- While a minimum of 2.0 GPA is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completing courses prior to transfer that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement as part to the CSU GE-B or IGETC is highly recommended.
Learn more about Associate Degree for Transfer at West Valley College.