Elementary Teacher Education

About the Program

Program Goal: Transfer

GE Pattern(s): Cal-GETC

Program Code: 33563.31AA-T

Students completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. Please see the beginning of the “Academic Programs” section for details.

Students who seek to become teachers in primary, secondary, bilingual, or special education will find this to be an ideal educational program. This pathway focuses on building the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that prepare professionals to work with children grades TK to twelve. In this program, students will learn how to promote healthy development and learning in individually, culturally, and linguistically responsive ways, and will complete their first two years of a four-year degree.

Employment of elementary school teachers is projected to grow above 6% due to the projected increases in student enrollment and the increase of teacher's retirements. The median annual wage is around $54,550.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate and apply Transitional Kindergarten 12th grade state-adopted curriculum standards and frameworks, and teach to a diverse population of students.
2. Design learning experiences based on an understanding of students' physical, cognitive, emotional, social, creative, cultural, and linguistic needs.
3. Utilize observations and assessments to monitor student progress and create developmentally appropriate curriculum for instruction.
4. Create and maintain an inclusive learning environment that supports all students academic and personal success.