# Liberal Studies—Teacher Preparation (A.A. Degree)

Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Social Sciences

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##### Program Description

The A.A. in Liberal Studies - Teacher Preparation is designed to prepare students to transfer to education programs at four-year institutions.  Additionally, this program prepares students to qualify for California's Associate Teacher permits.

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##### Career Opportunities

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Transfer to education programs at four-year institutions. Additionally, this program prepares students to qualify for California's Associate Teacher permits. This permit allows them to work in after-school programs and Head Start programs and to work as para-educators.

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##### Learning Outcome(s)

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1.  analyze models and methods of effective teaching, especially in relation to the needs of a diverse student body
2.  describe and apply effective strategies for teaching
3.  write strong essays which demonstrate an understanding of children's literature
4.  describe basic concepts in number systems
5.  describe and demonstrate key concepts in biology
6.  describe and demonstrate key concepts in history and sociology

| Course | Title | Units |
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| **Required Courses:** | | 32 |
| BIOL 10 | Introduction to Biology | 4 |
| CHDEV 51 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDUC 1 | Introduction to the Field of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 18 | Mathematical Concepts for Teachers | 3 |
| EDUC 97 | Field Studies in Education | 4 |
| EDUC 98 | Pedagogy of Reading | 3 |
| EDUC 99 | Introduction to Special Needs Pedagogy | 3 |
| ENGL 47 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| SOC 13 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |