Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs AA-T Degree

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer, also called the Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs AA-T Degree, is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status to a CSU campus in a program or major in Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Programs for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs AA-T Degree the student will be able to articulate and understand the established as well as recent theories of child development and apply human development theory to observation and practice. The successful student will be able to analyze and think critically about the teacher’s role in early learning and development settings.

This degree requires students to meet both of the following requirements:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    1. Cal-GETC.
    2. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis. All courses in the major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" (or "P") or better.
  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Transfer to a CSU in a Liberal Studies Teacher Education Program.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
Required Courses
EDUC 001Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching3
COMM C1000Introduction to Public Speaking3
ENGL C1000Academic Reading and Writing4-5
or ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing Support
POLS C1000American Government and Politics3
HIST 017US History through Reconstruction3
CDE 101Child Growth & Development3
BI 004Elements of Biology4
HIST 003History of World Civilization I3-4
or ENG 002 Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking through Literature
CH 003Introductory General Chemistry4
PH 001Introductory Physics4
Select one course from the following (3 units):
ARTH 010Understanding Art3
MUS 010Introduction to Music3
TA 001Introduction to Theatre3
Required Subtotal37-39
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2
DEGREE TOTAL60
1

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.

2

Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.

Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).