Liberal Studies—Teacher Preparation
A.A. Degree Social Sciences · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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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- analyze models and methods of effective teaching, especially in relation to the needs of a diverse student body
- describe and apply effective strategies for teaching
- write strong essays which demonstrate an understanding of children's literature
- describe basic concepts in number systems
- describe and demonstrate key concepts in biology
- 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 |