ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree prepares students to transfer into a Liberal Studies or a similar elementary teacher preparation major. The degree is designed to meet introductory content area subject matter requirements for a multiple subject teaching credential which is required for teaching at the elementary school level. Students who complete the degree will also gain practical experience through classroom observations and interaction with elementary students and faculty.

The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system, although not necessarily to a specific campus or major. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree requires:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

(3) Earn a “C” or better grade or "P" Pass grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Demonstrate the foundational skills and knowledge needed to teach elementary school students.
2. Perform fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms.
3. Describe the steps required to obtain a California Teaching Credential.
4. Complete introductory content area subject matter requirements for a multiple subject teaching credential program.