Elementary Teacher Education
Associate in arts in elementary teacher education for transfer degree 2019-2020
(Major #C.5891.AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree 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.
Major requirements (48 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC 10 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 | EDUC 200 |
| CHDEV 39 | Child Development | 3 | CDEV 100 |
| BIOL 3 or BIOL 10 & BIOL 10L |
Introduction to Life Science or Introduction to Life Science & Introduction to Life Science Lab |
4 3 1 |
N/A |
| SCI 1A | Introductory Chemical and Physical Science | 4 | CHEM 140 or PHYS 140 |
| GEOL 9 | Introduction to Earth Science | 4 | GEOL 121 |
| *MATH 10A | Structure and Concepts in Mathematics 1 | 3 | MATH 120 |
| COMM 1 or COMM 1H |
Public speaking or Honors Public Speaking |
3 | COMM 110 |
| ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AH |
Reading and Composition or Honors Reading and Composition |
4 | ENGL 100 |
| ENGL 1B or ENGL 1BH |
Introduction to the Study of Literature or Honors Intro to study of Literature |
3 | ENGL 120 |
| GEOG 6 | World Regional Geography | 3 | GEOG 125 |
| HIST 20 | World History to 1600 | 3 | HIST 150 |
| HIST 11 | History of the United Sates to 1877 | 3 | HIST 130 |
| POLSCI 2 or POLSCI 2H |
American Government or Honors American Government |
3 | POLS 110 |
| List A -Select one course from below: | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| ENGL 3 or ENGL 3H |
Critical Reading and Writing or Honors Critical Reading and Writing |
3 | ENGL 105 |
| PHIL 2 | Critical Reasoning And Analytic Writing | 3 | ENGL 105 |
| COMM 25 | Argumentation | 3 | COMM 120 |
| List B -Select one course from below: | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| Art 2 | Art Appreciation | 3 | ARTH 100 |
| MUS 12 | Music Appreciation | 3 | MUS 100 |
Total units for major does not include required general education or pre-requisite courses.
Notes:
- Additional information for Elementary Teacher Education AA-T and transfer to CSU Fresno:
- IS 15, Computer Concepts, satisfies the required computer competency course for CSU Fresno Liberal Studies Major.
- LING 11, Introduction to Language for Teachers, is required for students planning to transfer and enter the CSU Fresno Liberal Studies major cohort program.
- Math 10B, Structure and Concepts in Mathematics II
- Certification of either the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU version) is required. CSU GE- Breadth and IGETC advising sheets are available in Student Services, AC2-133 or online at CCC GE (CSU/UC) GE and Major Sheets.
- Courses may double count in the major and CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC.
Program Learning Outcome:
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to the common core courses in the sciences, math, arts, and humanities.
To obtain the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree, students must complete the following requirements:
- 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.
- 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. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
To see what CSU campuses accept this degree go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com.
Faculty Advisors: Romero, Turpen.
2019 - 2020 Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree
