{ "college": "lake-tahoe-community-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Education", "id": "elementary-teacher-education-aa-t", "name": "Elementary Teacher Education AA-T", "award": "A.A. Degree for Transfer", "department": "education", "sourceUrl": "https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/elementary-teacher-education-aa-t-fall-2025", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "**Units:** 90 units\n\nThe goals of this Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree (AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education/Elementary Teacher Education AA-T) are to provide a clearly articulated curricular track for students who wish to transfer to a CSU campus, serve the diverse needs of students interested in the breadth and depth of the field of Elementary Teacher Education, expose students to the core principles and practices of a liberal studies curriculum in order to build a foundation for their future personal, academic, or professional paths, and give students a foundation that is appropriate for entry into advanced study in teacher preparation. With an advanced degree, such as a baccalaureate, the Elementary Teacher Education AA-T program will prepare students for possible career opportunities as a credentialed teacher grades K-12. Careers related to this field include public or private instructional assistant or classroom aide (grades K-8), private tutor, publishing and textbook salesperson, and curriculum and test developer. Students completing the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree (AA-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major. To obtain the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree, students must complete the following requirements: 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum - 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. A minimum grade of \"C\" (or \"P\") for each course in the major.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n- Apply the scientific method using inquiry, data collection, quantitative reasoning, and basic mathematical concepts to analyze results.\n\n- Assess teaching practices and learning conditions through application of child development theories\n\n- Evaluate attitudes, actions, and behaviors indicative of a professional educator.\n\n- Apply analytical reading and writing, research, and critical thinking essential for completing assigned tasks.\n\n- Explain relationships and interactions between humans and the earth.\n\n- Apply knowledge of world history and cultures to identify the values of a culture and work with others of diverse cultures.\n\n- Present information effectively to an intended audience.\n\n### Program Requirements" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Elementary Teacher Education AA-T (Total 75.25)" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Complete all of the following" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "B.1. All courses (Total 67.25)" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Complete the following number of credits: 67.25" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "All of the following (Total 67.25)" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Complete all of the following" }, { "type": "course", "code": "BIO 110", "title": "Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "COMM C1000", "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "EDU 100", "title": "Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching", "units": "5.25", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ENGL C1000", "title": "Academic Reading and Writing", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ENG 102", "title": "Introduction to Literature", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "ENGL C1001", "title": "Critical Thinking and Writing", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "GEG 103", "title": "World Regional Geography", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "GEL 114", "title": "Introduction to Earth Sciences", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HIS 111", "title": "U.S. History, Part I", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HIS 112", "title": "U.S. History, Part II", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HIS 127A", "title": "World Civilizations, Part A", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "HIS 127B", "title": "World Civilizations, Part B", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MAT 109", "title": "Mathematics for Elementary Education", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHS 102", "title": "Survey of Concepts in Chemistry and Physics", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "POLS C1000", "title": "American Government and Politics", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "B.2. Choose one course (cross-listed courses) (Total 4)" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Complete the following number of credits: 4" }, { "type": "course", "code": "ECE 102", "title": "Child and Adolescent Growth and Development", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "PSY 102", "title": "Child and Adolescent Growth and Development", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "B.3. Choose one course (Total 4)" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Complete the following number of credits: 4" }, { "type": "course", "code": "THE 101", "title": "Introduction to Theatre", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 101", "title": "Music Listening and Appreciation", "units": "4", "indent": false } ] } ] }