Student Pathway 2021−2022 Elementary Teacher Education
Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
The Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer prepares students for transfer into a baccalaureate-level degree at any of the California State University campuses. The Elementary Teacher Education program prepares students for jobs teaching in the Kindergarten through eighth (K-8) grades in the public and private education system. While the program’s curriculum allows for the development of knowledge and skills in the subject matter taught in the K-8 grades students must ultimately complete a multiple subject credential usually after their Bachelor’s degree in addition to passing the CBEST and CSET exams.
Program contact: Megan Bennett | Program Counselor: Rachel Moring-Garcia
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education 10 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 | Major Core |
| English 1A | Reading and Composition | 4 | Major Core – CSU GE A2 | IGETC 1A |
| Math 10A | Structure and Concepts in Mathematics I | 3 | Major Core – CSU GE B4 |
| ECE 2 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | Major Core |
| Semester Units: 13 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student education Plan (SEP)
- California Teaching Fellows – Presentation in Education 10 – Apply for afterschool program job
- Is teaching right for you? What are the requirements for becoming a teacher?
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 3/3H, Philosophy 2, or Communications 25 |
Critical Reading and Writing Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing Argumentation |
3 | Major Core – CSU GE A3 | IGETC 1B |
| Math 10B | Structure and Concepts in Mathematics II | 3 | CSU GE B4 – Needed for Transfer CBEST prep workshop |
| Geology 9 | Introduction to Earth Science | 4 | Major Core – CSU GE B1 & B3 | IGETC 5A & 5C |
| Communications 1/1H | Public Speaking | 3 | Major Core – CSU GE A1 | IGETC 1C |
| Geography 6 | World Regional Geography | 3 | Major Core – CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Research transfer universities – Which is right for you?
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1B/1BH | Introduction to the Study of Literature | 3 | Major Core – CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B |
| Science 1A | Introductory Chemical and Physical Science | 4 | Major Core – CSU GE B1 & B3 | IGETC 5A & 5C |
| Linguistics 11 | Introduction to Language for Teachers | 3 | Suggested for CSU Transfer |
| History 11 | History of the United States to 1877 | 3 | Major Core – CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B |
| Polsci 2/2H | American Government | 3 | Major Core – CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
Register/complete CBEST this semester
California Educator Credentialing Assessments
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biol 3 or 10/10L | Introduction to Life Science | 4 | Major Core - CSU GE B2 & B3 | IGETC 5B & 5C |
| Art 2 or Music 12 | Art Appreciation or Music Appreciation | 3 | Major List B – CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A |
| History 20 | World History to 1600 | 3 | Major Core – CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| CSU GE Area F | Ethnic Studies | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| Elective | 3 | See Counselor to Discuss Options | |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
