{ "college": "santa-ana-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Education", "id": "elementary-teacher-education-a-a-t-degree-for-transfer", "name": "Elementary Teacher Education", "award": "A.A.-T Degree for Transfer", "department": "education", "sourceUrl": "https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36120/34919/36952", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "Program Code: SAC.ETED.AAT\n\nProgram Control Number: 31887" }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "The Associate of Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (A.A.-T in Elementary Teacher Education**)** prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies and into a multiple subject teaching credential program. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the Associate of Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (A.A.-T in Elementary Teacher Education**)** degree also provides guaranteed admission to the California State University (CSU) system with junior status, although not to a particular campus or major.\n\n**Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:**\n\n1. Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.\n2. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU-GE (California State University General Education Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.\n3. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.\n4. Minimum grade of \"C\" (or \"P\") for each course in the major. If the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis the \"P\" must be equal to a \"C\" or better.\n5. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1. Identify elements of diversity and diverse learning styles in student populations and discover how teachers and schools can promote learning for all students.\n2. 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