Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree
Program Requirements
Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) information is available as it is finalized for transfer degrees; unit requirements below may vary
REQUIRED CORE: (43 units)
Required Core
| EDUC 1520 | Introduction to Elementary Education for the Contemporary Educator | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| PSYC 2003 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| BIOL 1510 | Fundamentals of Biology with Lab | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| PSCI 1520 | Introduction to Physical Science Lecture and Laboratory | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| ESCI 1520 | Introduction to Earth Science Lecture and Laboratory | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| MATH 1505 | Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers - Number Systems | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| COMM 1511 | Public Speaking | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENGL 1500 | Composition and Reading | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ENGL 1650 | Introduction to Literature | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| GEOG 1520 | World Regional Geography | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| HIST 2210 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| HIST 2231 | History of the United States to 1877 | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| POSC 1501 | Government | 3.00 Credits(s) |
LIST A: Select one (3-4 units)
Any course articulated as fulfilling CSU GE Area A3 with Freshman Composition as a prerequisite.
| ENGL 1600 | Critical Thinking, Literature, and Composition | 4.00 Credits(s) |
LIST B: Select one (3 units)
| ART 1500 | Art Appreciation | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| MUSC 1510 | Music Appreciation | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| DRAM 1510 | Introduction to Theatre | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ARTH 1510 | Prehistoric to Renaissance Art History | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| ARTH 1520 | Renaissance to Contemporary Art History | 3.00 Credits(s) |
List C: (0-12 Additional Units)
Any course(s) not already used above and/or any course articulated as lower division preparation in the Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education, or other similar major at a CSU.
General Education Requirements:
Option 1:
CSU - Completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth for STEM is required. One course in Area C and one course in Area D will be deferred until after transfer.
Option 2:
UC - Completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for STEM is required. One course in Area 3 and one course in Area 4 will be deferred until after transfer. Students interested in the UC system should visit the UC Transfer Pathways website for expected coursework for specific majors.
Electives:
Additional transferable elective units (numbered 1500 or higher) may be used to reach the required 60 units.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Transfer Degree Benefits
Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree and meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed admission to a CSU, but not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With the special degree, you may be given a GPA bump when applying to an impacted campus outside your local area or an impacted major that is deemed similar.
In addition, once at the CSU, if you are admitted and enrolled in a designated similar degree program you have the opportunity to complete your bachelor’s degree with as little as 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of coursework. For details, visit www.adegreewithaguarantee.com or consult with your counselor for additional information.
Transfer Degree Information
Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree and meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed admission to a CSU, but not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With the special degree, you may be given a GPA bump when applying to an impacted campus outside your local area or an impacted major that is deemed similar.
In addition, once at the CSU, if you are admitted and enrolled in a designated similar degree program you have the opportunity to complete your bachelor’s degree with as little as 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of coursework. For details, visit www.adegreewithaguarantee.com or consult with your counselor for additional information.
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