Elementary Teacher Education
A.A.-T Degree Child Development and Education Studies · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate Degree for Transfer in Elementary Teacher Education prepares students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies Elementary Emphasis, Elementary Education, or a similar degree. The Elementary Teacher Education Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of elementary classroom settings. The program increases the students understanding of education for young children, brain development, school standards, the understanding of multiple subjects (math/science/language/literacy and the social sciences) and public education practices.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:
(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 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.
Title 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.>
Learning Outcome(s):
- Analyze diverse learning styles and demonstrate effective foundational skills needed to teach elementary school students. Apply both technical and artistic strategies when working in groups.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CD 8C | Introduction to Elementary Education | 3 |
| CD 40 | Child Development | 3 |
| orPSYC 40 | Child Development | 3 |
| BIO 10 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| orBIO 12 | Introduction to Human Biology | 4 |
| orBIO 15 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| CHEM 30A | Elementary Chemistry | 4 |
| PHYS 1 | Introduction to Physics | 4 |
| GEOL 1 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| orGEOG 1 | Physical Geography | 4 |
| MATH 12 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| CMUN 1A | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Composition and Reading | 4 |
| ENGL 1B | Composition and Literature | 3 |
| GEOG 2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST 4A | Global History Before 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1 | United States History through Reconstruction | 3 |
| POLS 1 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| ENGL 1C | Critical Reasoning and Writing | 3 |
| orPHIL 4 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ART 6 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| orMUS 15 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| CD 25A | Art Methods | 3 |
| orART 25A | Art Methods | 3 |
| orMATH 14 | Math for the Liberal Arts | 3 |
| Total | ||
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