# Elementary Teacher Education (Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer)

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Education

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/education/education/elementary-teacher-education-aat/

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.

Associate 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.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Make an informed decision regarding pursuing a multiple subject teaching credential and be eligible for a seamless transfer to a CSU Teacher Preparation Pathway.
2.  Work effectively with students, teachers, parents, colleagues, and administrators in a school and classroom setting.

### Requirements

#### Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

1.  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).
2.  Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
3.  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.
4.  Certified Completion of the California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC - Coastline Option 2 General Education pattern).

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core** | |  |
| EDUC C200 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 3.5 |
| PSYC C116 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ↳ BIOL C100 & BIOL C100L | Introduction to Biologyand Introduction to Biology Lab | 4 |
| CHEM C140 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics | 4 |
| or PHYS C140 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics |  |
| ↳ GEOL C105 & GEOL C105L | General Geologyand Geology Lab | 4 |
| or GEOL C106 | Earth Sciences for Teachers |  |
| MATH C104 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| GEOG C100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST C161 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| **List A - Complete the following course:** | |  |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| **List B - Complete the following course:** | |  |
| MUS C100 | History and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| **List C** | |  |
| **Complete no more than 10.5 additional units from List C to meet the 60 unit degree requirement:** | |  |
| EDUC C103 | Introduction to Computers in Education: Technology Proficiencies for Teachers 1 | 2 |
| EDUC C104 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contemporary Classrooms | 1 |
| ENGL C143 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MATH C103 | Statistics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| MATH C106 | Geometry for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| THEA C100 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| **Units Required for Major** | | 49.5-59.5 |
| **CalGETC Pattern** | | 34 |
| **Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units** | | Varies |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |