Elementary Teacher Education: AA-T
This program is designed for students interested in a career as an Elementary School Teacher. It is designed to meet the introductory content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level and for transfer to a California State University.
Career Opportunities
Elementary Teacher with the completion of a BA/BS and a credential program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify and explain the critical issues that impact the educational system.
- Analyze and think critically about the teacher’s comprehensive role in elementary education.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (43 units) | ||
| BIOL-110 | Survey of Biology | 4 |
| CFS-120 | Child Development | 3 |
| CHEM-110 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| or PHYS-111 & PHYS-110 | Descriptive Physics Laboratory and Descriptive Physics | |
| EDUC-100 | Teaching as a Profession | 3 |
| EART-110 | Earth Science | 4 |
| ENGL-120 | College Composition and Research | 4 |
| ENGL-121 | Advanced Composition and Literary Analysis | 3 |
| GEOG-101 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST-120 | United States History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-122 | World History 1 | 3 |
| MATH-130 | Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers-Number Systems | 3 |
| POLI-120 | Introduction to the Principles Of American Government | 3 |
| COMM-122 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Required Electives: List A (3-4 units) | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature | ||
| Advanced Composition & Critical Thinking | ||
| Required Electives: List B (3 units) | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Acting I | ||
| Survey of Studio Arts | ||
| Required Electives: List C | ||
| Additional Units: | 3 | |
| Language Development & Early Literacy | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to Lgbt Studies in the Family, Education and Community | ||
| Total Units | 52-53 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and either the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.