Elementary Teacher Education
A.A.-T Degree for Transfer Education · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.ETED.AAT
Program Control Number: 31887
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.
Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:
- Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.
- 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.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
- 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.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Identify elements of diversity and diverse learning styles in student populations and discover how teachers and schools can promote learning for all students.
- Demonstrate proficiency in 14 content areas required for subject matter competency for elementary teachers.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 45 | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| orPSYC 157 | Introduction to Child Psychology | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| orHIST 102H | Honors World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| orPOLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| EDUC 201 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ERTH 115 | Earth Science for Educators | 4 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| orCOMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| orENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| CHEM 115 | Concepts in Physical Sciences for Educators | 4 |
| orPSC 115 | Concepts in Physical Sciences for Educators | 4 |
| BIOL 115 | Concepts in Biology for Educators | 4 |
| orBIOL 109H | Honors Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| orBIOL 109 | Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 109L | Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 204 | Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | 4 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| orHIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | 4 |
| orENGL C1003H | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors | 4 |
| GEOG 100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| orGEOG 100H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| List A - Select one course (4 units) | 4 | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| orENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| PHIL 110 | Critical Thinking | 4 |
| orPHIL 110H | Honors Critical Thinking | 4 |
| List B - Select one course (3 units) | 3 | |
| ART 100 | Introduction to Art Concepts | 3 |
| orART 100H | Honors Introduction to Art Concepts | 3 |
| DNCE 100 | Dance History and Appreciation | 3 |
| orDNCE 100H | Honors Dance History and Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 101 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| orMUS 101H | Honors Music Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Total | 52 | |