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4901.20The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer Degree is designed for future elementary or special education teachers and fosters the exploration of a broad range of topics in the field of education by providing a strong foundation for students who aspire to become teachers in TK-8th classrooms. The interdisciplinary degree also prepares students to transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to complete their Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies or related-education major (i.e., Urban Learning at CSU Los Angeles) and earn a multiple subject teaching credential through an integrated program. In addition to a broad range of course work that future elementary teachers need to learn, students will also have the opportunity to gain fieldwork experience in classroom settings as a key component of this degree, which is a requirement of admission to California teacher credential programs.
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer Degree Requirements:
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60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
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Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); OR California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth), if eligible catalog rights; OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern, if eligible catalog rights.
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A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
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Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
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All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.
PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institution.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate competence of disciplines taught in elementary schools.
- Demonstrate reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, specifically in relation to liberal arts and education.
- Develop a career path in education and gain experience in working in TK-8th grade school settings.
Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE | ||
| EDUC 013 | INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHING | 3 |
| BIOL 011 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY WITH LAB | 4 |
| or BIOL 011H | INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY WITH LAB - HONORS | |
| ENGL C1000 | ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000H | ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING - HONORS | |
| HIST 002A | HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS TO 1500 | 3 |
| or ENGL 059 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | |
| HIST 007A | UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1876 | 3 |
| or HIST 007AH | HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1876 | |
| POLS C1000 | AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 3 |
| PSYC 021 | DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD | 3 |
| or PSYC 021H | HONORS DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD | |
| COMM C1000 | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING - HONORS | |
| LIST A - SELECT ONE: | 4 | |
| EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE | ||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES and LABORATORY FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCE | ||
| LIST B - SELECT ONE: | 3 | |
| ART FUNDAMENTALS | ||
| DANCE HISTORY: CULTURAL AND SOCIAL HERITAGE | ||
| DANCE HISTORY: SPECTACLE AND PERFORMANCE ART | ||
| MUSIC APPRECIATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO THEATER | ||
| LIST C - Up to 12 additional units (not required) | 0-12 | |
| Additional courses to prepare for CSULA Urban Learning B.A. and Liberal Studies B.A. | ||
| HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS FROM 1500 | ||
| HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS: NUMBER CONCEPTS | ||
| CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS (Liberal Studies B.A. only) | ||
| Additional Courses to prepare for CSULB Liberal Studies B.A. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY | ||
or PHIL 001H | HONORS INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY | |
| CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKING | ||
or PHIL 025H | HONORS CRITICAL THINKING | |
| WORLD RELIGIONS | ||
| Required Subtotal | 33-45 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
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The lists have been developed with the intent of preparing students to enter a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential program and to take the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) and the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
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Consult with Assist.org for the listing appropriate for the specific school.
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Information derived from Assist.org.
General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- General Information
- Cal-GETC
- Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.