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:

  1. Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.
  2. 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.
  3. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
  4. 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.
  5. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Identify elements of diversity and diverse learning styles in student populations and discover how teachers and schools can promote learning for all students.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in 14 content areas required for subject matter competency for elementary teachers.
CourseTitleUnits
Required Core Courses45
CDEV C1000Child Growth and Development3
orPSYC 157Introduction to Child Psychology3
HIST 102World Civilizations Since the 16th Century3
orHIST 102HHonors World Civilizations Since the 16th Century3
POLS C1000American Government and Politics3
orPOLS C1000HAmerican Government and Politics - Honors3
EDUC 201Introduction to Education3
ERTH 115Earth Science for Educators4
COMM C1000Introduction to Public Speaking3
orCOMM C1000HIntroduction to Public Speaking - Honors3
ENGL C1000Academic Reading and Writing4
orENGL C1000HAcademic Reading and Writing - Honors4
CHEM 115Concepts in Physical Sciences for Educators4
orPSC 115Concepts in Physical Sciences for Educators4
BIOL 115Concepts in Biology for Educators4
orBIOL 109HHonors Fundamentals of Biology3
orBIOL 109Fundamentals of Biology3
BIOL 109LFundamentals of Biology Laboratory1
MATH 204Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers4
HIST 101World Civilizations to the 16th Century3
orHIST 101HHonors World Civilizations to the 16th Century3
ENGL C1003Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature4
orENGL C1003HCritical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors4
GEOG 100World Regional Geography3
orGEOG 100HHonors World Regional Geography3
List A - Select one course (4 units)4
ENGL C1001Critical Thinking and Writing4
orENGL C1001HCritical Thinking and Writing - Honors4
PHIL 110Critical Thinking4
orPHIL 110HHonors Critical Thinking4
List B - Select one course (3 units)3
ART 100Introduction to Art Concepts3
orART 100HHonors Introduction to Art Concepts3
DNCE 100Dance History and Appreciation3
orDNCE 100HHonors Dance History and Appreciation3
MUS 101Music Appreciation3
orMUS 101HHonors Music Appreciation3
THEA 100Introduction to Theatre3
Total52

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