# Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs (A.A.-T Degree for Transfer)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Education

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36120/34919/35975

Program Code: SAC.EDETE.AAT

Program Control Number: 46132

The Associate of Arts in Elementary Teacher Education:  Integrated Programs for Transfer (A.A.-T in Elementary Teacher Education) prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to 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:  Integrated Programs (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.  Upon completion of the Associate of Arts in Elementary Teacher Education:  Integrated Programs for Transfer (A.A.-T in Elementary Teacher Education)**,** students will have a strong foundation in introductory content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in supervised fieldwork in K-12 settings.

**Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:**

1.  Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter 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 or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate proficiency in multiple content areas required for subject matter competency for elementary teachers.
2.  Identify the different ways students learn and explore how educators and schools can support learning for every student.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core Courses** | | 26-27 |
| EDUC 201 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| or APED 201 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST C1001H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| or APCD 107 | Apprenticeship Child Growth and Development (DS1) | 3 |
| or PSYC 157 | Introduction to Child Psychology | 3 |
| **Biology - students may choose either concepts in Biology or the Fundamentals of Biology with the lab course.** | | 4 |
| **Concepts in Biology** | | 4 |
| BIOL 115 | Concepts in Biology for Educators | 4 |
| **Fundamentals of Biology Lecture** | | 3 |
| or BIOL 109 | Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 109H | Honors Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| **Biology Lab** | | 1 |
| BIOL 109L | Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| or HIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| or ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | 4 |
| or ENGL C1003H | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors | 4 |
| or ENGL 270 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| **List A - Select one course (4-8 units)** | | 4 |
| ERTH 115 | Earth Science for Educators | 4 |
| or CHEM 115 | Concepts in Physical Sciences for Educators | 4 |
| or PSC 115 | Concepts in Physical Sciences for Educators | 4 |
| **List B - Select one course (3 units)** | | 3 |
| ART 100 | Introduction to Art Concepts | 3 |
| or ART 100H | Honors Introduction to Art Concepts | 3 |
| DNCE 100 | Dance History and Appreciation | 3 |
| or DNCE 100H | Honors Dance History and Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 101 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| or MUS 101H | Honors Music Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| **List C (up to 12 units)** | | 0-12 |
| APCD 110 | Apprenticeship Child, Family and Community (DS2) | 3 |
| or CDEV 110 | Child, Family, and Community (DS2) | 3 |
| EDUC 204 | Proficiency in Educational Technologies for Teachers | 3 |
| ENGL 231 | Survey of English Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 232 | Survey of English Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 241 | Survey of American Literature 1600-1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 242 | Survey of American Literature, 1865-Present | 3 |
| ENGL 271 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 272 | Survey of World Literature II | 3 |
| GEOG 100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 100H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| or HIST 102H | Honors World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| MATH 204 | Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers | 4 |
| PHIL 106 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| or PHIL 106H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 108 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 110 | Critical Thinking | 4 |
| or PHIL 110H | Honors Critical Thinking | 4 |
| **Total** | | **33-46** |