# Elementary Teacher Education AA-T (A.A. Degree for Transfer)

Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Education

Source: https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/elementary-teacher-education-aa-t-fall-2025

**Units:** 90 units

The 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.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Apply the scientific method using inquiry, data collection, quantitative reasoning, and basic mathematical concepts to analyze results.

-   Assess teaching practices and learning conditions through application of child development theories

-   Evaluate attitudes, actions, and behaviors indicative of a professional educator.

-   Apply analytical reading and writing, research, and critical thinking essential for completing assigned tasks.

-   Explain relationships and interactions between humans and the earth.

-   Apply knowledge of world history and cultures to identify the values of a culture and work with others of diverse cultures.

-   Present information effectively to an intended audience.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Elementary Teacher Education AA-T (Total 75.25)** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following** | |  |
| **B.1. All courses (Total 67.25)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 67.25** | |  |
| **All of the following (Total 67.25)** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following** | |  |
| BIO 110 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 4 |
| EDU 100 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 5.25 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 5 |
| ENG 102 | Introduction to Literature | 4 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 5 |
| GEG 103 | World Regional Geography | 4 |
| GEL 114 | Introduction to Earth Sciences | 5 |
| HIS 111 | U.S. History, Part I | 4 |
| HIS 112 | U.S. History, Part II | 4 |
| HIS 127A | World Civilizations, Part A | 4 |
| HIS 127B | World Civilizations, Part B | 4 |
| MAT 109 | Mathematics for Elementary Education | 5 |
| PHS 102 | Survey of Concepts in Chemistry and Physics | 5 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 4 |
| **B.2. Choose one course (cross-listed courses) (Total 4)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 4** | |  |
| ECE 102 | Child and Adolescent Growth and Development | 4 |
| PSY 102 | Child and Adolescent Growth and Development | 4 |
| **B.3. Choose one course (Total 4)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 4** | |  |
| THE 101 | Introduction to Theatre | 4 |
| MUS 101 | Music Listening and Appreciation | 4 |