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Mar 28, 2023
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2021-2022 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts for Transfer
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Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree, students will have a strong foundation in introductory content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level. Students will also participate in supervised fieldwork in K-12 settings. Students who complete the Associate in Arts Degree in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer receive priority admission to the California State University system, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed. While an associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion, a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers, which can be achieved through transfer.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate introductory subject matter competency for the Multiple Subject California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET).
- Compare and contrast teaching strategies and approaches appropriate to students of diverse needs, abilities, and backgrounds.
- Discuss the historical influences and current trends in education.
Graduation Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. (CSU GE-Breadth)
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a “C” (or “P” Pass) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
REQUIRED CORE:
| Course ID |
Title |
Units |
| CDE 90 * |
Intro to Elementary Education |
3 |
| CDE 7 * |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| BIO 20 |
Introduction to Biology |
4 |
| PHYS 30 * |
Physics and Chemistry for Elementary Educators |
4 |
| GEOL 20 |
Introduction to Earth Science |
4 |
| MATH 14 * |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers |
5 |
| COMM 1 * or |
Communication Fundamentals |
3 |
| COMM 1H * |
Honors Communications Fundamentals |
3 |
| ENG 1A * or |
Principles of Composition I |
4 |
| ENG 1AH * |
Honors Principles of Composition I |
4 |
| ENG 25 * or |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| ENG 25H * |
Honors Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| GEOG 3 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
| HIST 4 |
World History to 1500 |
3 |
| HIST 16 |
History of the United States to 1876 |
3 |
| PS 1 or |
American Government |
3 |
| PS 1H |
Honors American Government |
3 |
| Group A: Select one |
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| ENG 1B * or |
Principles of Composition II |
3 |
| ENG 1BH * |
Honors Principles of Composition II |
3 |
| ENG 70 * |
Reasoning and College Reading |
3 |
| Group B: Select one |
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| ARTH 20 |
Art Appreciation |
3 |
| DANC 64 |
History of Dance |
3 |
| MUS 20 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
| TA 20 |
Theatre Appreciation |
3 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:
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51
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*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
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