Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs
AA-T Elementary Education · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer, also called the Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs AA-T Degree, is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status to a CSU campus in a program or major in Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Programs for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs AA-T Degree the student will be able to articulate and understand the established as well as recent theories of child development and apply human development theory to observation and practice. The successful student will be able to analyze and think critically about the teacher’s role in early learning and development settings.
This degree requires students to meet both of the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- Cal-GETC.
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis. All courses in the major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" (or "P") or better.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Transfer to a CSU in a Liberal Studies Teacher Education Program.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4-5 |
| orENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing Support | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| BI 004 | Elements of Biology | 4 |
| HIST 003 | History of World Civilization I | 3-4 |
| orENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | |
| CH 003 | Introductory General Chemistry | 4 |
| PH 001 | Introductory Physics | 4 |
| EDUC 001 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| Select one course from the following (3 units): | ||
| ARTH 010 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| MUS 010 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
| TA 001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Required Subtotal | 37-39 | |
| Cal-GETC | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60 | |
- Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.
- Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.
Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).