Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer
AA-T Degree Education · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer degree prepares students for seamless transfer to California State Universities to major in either a General Track Liberal Studies Program, or an Integrated Liberal Studies/Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate academic skills from a broad range of liberal arts subject matter.
- Communicate effectively within a classroom environment as a learning facilitator.
- Demonstrate teaching and learning strategies sensitive to the needs of diverse k-12 learners.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 26 | |
| BIOL 1 | General Biology | 4 |
| CDE 2 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| ED 10 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| ED 10W | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching Fieldwork | 1 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| orHIST 1 | World History: Pre-Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
| List A: | 4 | |
| ESC 1 | Earth Science | 3 |
| ESC 1L | Earth Science Laboratory | 1 |
| List B - Any one course: | 3 | |
| MUSIC 4 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| THEATRE 1 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| List C: | 3 | |
| GEOG 1 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Total | 36 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: A121
Program Control Number: 46853
TOP Code: 4901.20
CIP Code: 24.0101