Elementary Education
A.A. Degree Major Education · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year university traditional or integrated elementary teacher education program. It incorporates elementary teaching subject matter requirements for preparation in subject matter competency as established by the California Teacher Credentialing Commission. The degree program requirements, and the general education recommended electives below, prepare students in content areas for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) of Multiple Subjects. Additionally, the degree curriculum may also serve as preparation for paraprofessional positions in the K -12 classroom meeting unit requirements for paraprofessionals as established by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education, AA | 25-27 | |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 2-5 | |
| CNSL 118 | Self Exploration and the Teaching Profession | 2 |
| EDUC 110 | The Teaching Experience: Exploration | 3 |
| : Complete all of the following | 16 | |
| EDUC 101 | American Schools and Society | 3 |
| EDUC 200 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| BIOL 115 | Concepts in Biology for Educators | 4 |
| ENGL 270 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| CDEV 107 | Child Growth and Development (DS1) | 3 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 4-8 | |
| ERTH 121 | Earth Sciences for Educators | 4 |
| PSC 100 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics | 4 |
| : Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-7 | |
| MATH 105 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students | 3 |
| MATH 203 | Fundamental Concepts of Elementary Mathematics | 4 |
Learning Outcomes
- 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 academic content areas required for subject matter competency for elementary teachers.