Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs
Associate in Arts for Transfer Liberal Studies · Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program description
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer degree provides students with a core of lower division courses required to transfer and pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal studies. Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs incorporates introductory courses from a range of disciplines including science, mathematics, literature, social sciences, and the arts. This program introduces students to the theory of education and early field experience.
This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree.
Program learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate transfer readiness for a liberal studies major at a university, especially a CSU.
- Assemble an observation portfolio which includes descriptions of teaching events that implement the California Teacher Performance Expectations and documentation of 45 hours of classroom observation.
In addition to the 34-unit general education pattern for Cal-GETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree. Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in each major course, or a “P" if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required core | ||
| BIOL-10 | General Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-10L | General Biology Lab | 1 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECE-9 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDUC-1 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| HIST-C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| HIST-2 | World Civilization to 1500 C.E. | 3 |
| orENGL-C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| orENGL-36 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| LIST A: Select one course (4-8 units) | ||
| ESCI-12 | General Earth Science | 4 |
| PHSC-1 | Physical Science Survey | 4 |
| LIST B: Select one course (3 units) | ||
| ART-1 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| MUS-10 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| THTR-1 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| LIST C: Choose 0-12 additional units Any courses not selected above | ||
| MATH-41A | Concepts of Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH-41B | Concepts of Elementary Math | 3 |
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| #May be used to fulfill Cal-GETC requirements. See a counselor. | ||
Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 33-43 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Additional Electives | 8-21 | |
| Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units | 60 | |
| Number will vary depending on units that double count. | ||