Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs
Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree History · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Teacher Education or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.
NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.
Award Notes: The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
- Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs Program will be able to:
- Global awareness and cultural sensitivity.
- Interpersonal skills in a diverse setting.
- Effective communication in teaching and learning environments.
- Technological awareness.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Courses required for the major: | 25 | |
| EDUC 200 | Teaching as a Profession | 2 |
| EDUC 203 | Field Experience for Prospective Teachers | 1 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| CHIL 101 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| BIOL 107 | General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory | 4 |
| HIST 100 | World History I | 3 |
| List A: (4 units) | 4 | |
| GEOL 104 | Earth Science | 3 |
| GEOL 120 | Earth Science Laboratory | 1 |
| List B: (3 units) | 3 | |
| DRAM 105 | Introduction to Dramatic Arts | 3 |
| List C : Select 0-12 units from the following | 0-12 | |
| BLAS 140A | African American History to Reconstruction | 3 |
| BLAS 140B | African American History since Reconstruction to the Present | 3 |
| CHIC 141A | United States History from a Chicano Perspective | 3 |
| CHIC 141B | United States History from a Chicano Perspective | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| EXSC 240 | Physical Education in the Elementary Schools | 3 |
| GEOG 104 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST 150 | Native Americans in United States History I | 3 |
| HIST 151 | Native Americans in United States History II | 3 |
| MATH 210A | Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 210B | Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics II | 3 |
| MATH 212 | Children's Mathematical Thinking | 1 |
| MUSI 110 | Music for Elementary School Teachers | 3 |
| PHYN 105 | Physical Science for Elementary Education | 3 |