Elementary Teacher Education
Associate of Arts-Transfer Education · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Behavioral and Social Sciences Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/behavioralsocial
The program is designed for students who wish to earn a multiple-subject teaching credential authorizing them to teach in grades K-5. Students will study a broad range of subjects to prepare them for teaching, including English, mathematics, science, social science, visual and performing arts, and human development. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be prepared to transfer to a CSU and major in Liberal Studies. Competencies will be assessed regularly through projects, examinations, laboratory experiments, and presentations.
The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are given priority consideration for admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn an AA-T degree, students must complete:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- A grade of "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students who have completed the AA-T will have a strong academic foundation in the field and will be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study at the university. The coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. Students transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university should consult with an El Camino College counselor when planning to complete the degree since transfer requirements may be slightly different than those required for the AA-T.
Required Core: 42 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 10 | Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| orBIOL 10H | Honors Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| CDEV 103 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| orCOMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| EDUC 201 | Foundations in Education | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| orENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors | 3 |
| GEOG 5 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| orGEOG 5H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOL 6 | Earth Science in Education | 4 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| orHIST C1001H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 140 | History of Early Civilizations | 3 |
| MATH 110 | Structures and Concepts in Mathematics | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| orPOLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| PSCI 25 | Exploring Physical Sciences | 3 |
List A: 3 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 108 | Written Business Communications | 3 |
| COMS 120 | Critical Thinking Through Argumentation | 3 |
| orCOMS 120H | Honors Critical Thinking Through Argumentation | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| orENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| PHIL 105 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| orPHIL 105H | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 106 | Introduction to Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PSYC 103 | Critical Thinking and Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC 103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Psychology | 3 |
List B: 3 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AHIS 101 | Art and Visual Culture: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| DANC 101 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSI 111 | Music Appreciation Survey | 3 |
| THEA 103 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
Total Major Units: 48
GE Pattern
Complete the following:
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units