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  "college": "coastline-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Education",
  "id": "education--elementary-teacher-education-aat",
  "name": "Elementary Teacher Education",
  "award": "Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer",
  "department": "education",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/education/education/elementary-teacher-education-aat/",
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      "markdown": "The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree (AA-T) is designed for prospective California State University (CSU) transfer students who are preparing for careers as Elementary School Teachers.\n\nAssociate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are open to all Coastline students. Students who do not plan on transferring to a California State University school should consult their Counselor regarding the benefits of an AA-T/AS-T degree based on their goals. Students earning an AA-T or AS-T and intending on transferring to a California State University school receive transfer admission benefits for specific majors at many California State University campuses. Visit the Transfer Information catalog page for more information.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Make an informed decision regarding pursuing a multiple subject teaching credential and be eligible for a seamless transfer to a CSU Teacher Preparation Pathway.\n2.  Work effectively with students, teachers, parents, colleagues, and administrators in a school and classroom setting."
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      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\n#### Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements\n\n1.  Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. A minimum of 12 units must be in residence within Coast Colleges (Coastline College, Golden West College, and/or Orange Coast College).\n2.  Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.\n3.  Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an Associate Degree for Transfer major as detailed in the catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis.\n4.  Certified Completion of the California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC - Coastline Option 2 General Education pattern)."
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          "text": "Required Core"
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          "title": "Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching",
          "units": "3.5",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C116",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C100 & BIOL C100L",
          "title": "Introduction to Biologyand Introduction to Biology Lab",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C140",
          "title": "Survey of Chemistry and Physics",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS C140",
          "title": "Survey of Chemistry and Physics",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL C105 & GEOL C105L",
          "title": "General Geologyand Geology Lab",
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          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL C106",
          "title": "Earth Sciences for Teachers",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C104",
          "title": "Mathematics for Elementary Teachers",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1000",
          "title": "Academic Reading and Writing",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1002",
          "title": "Introduction to Literature",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG C100",
          "title": "World Regional Geography",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST C161",
          "title": "World History 1",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST C1001",
          "title": "United States History to 1877",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "POLS C1000",
          "title": "American Government and Politics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A - Complete the following course:"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1001",
          "title": "Critical Thinking and Writing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B - Complete the following course:"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS C100",
          "title": "History and Appreciation of Music",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List C"
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete no more than 10.5 additional units from List C to meet the 60 unit degree requirement:"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC C103",
          "title": "Introduction to Computers in Education: Technology Proficiencies for Teachers 1",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDUC C104",
          "title": "Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contemporary Classrooms",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C143",
          "title": "Children's Literature",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C103",
          "title": "Statistics for Elementary Teachers",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C106",
          "title": "Geometry for Elementary Teachers",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA C100",
          "title": "Introduction to Theater",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Units Required for Major",
          "units": "49.5-59.5"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "CalGETC Pattern",
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units",
          "units": "Varies"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "60"
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