Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer

Description

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree provides a clear and direct route for transfer to upper division work in the Liberal Studies or Integrated Teacher Education major allowing students to develop and master the knowledge, skills, and values foundational to teaching school-aged children.

This Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer provides a solid foundation in the theory and practices used in the study of humanity. The curriculum includes the study of a variety of subject matter that crosses all aspects of curriculum establishing foundational knowledge in all subject areas, which is necessary for multi-subject education.

This curriculum provides a solid foundation upon which to build a Liberal Studies or Integrated Teacher Education major at a four‑year school.  The degree guarantees transfer to a CSU as a junior.

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T) is granted upon successful completion of a courses in the degree. The following is required for all AD-T degrees for transfer to the California State University system.

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (C) in all CSU-transferable coursework, that is courses numbered 1500 and above. Note that while a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) is required for admission to a CSU, some transfer institutions for certain majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with the transfer counselor at the transferring institution for details. Students are advised to check on ASSIST.org for the most recent information.
3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an AA-T or AS-T major courses as detailed in section of the catalog under Degrees & Certificates. Please see a counselor for more information.
4. Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

Program Learning Outcomes

Students are awarded an Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education transfer pattern after demonstrating a level of mastery appropriate to the associate in art level in each of the defined goal areas and successful completion of general education requirements.

• PLO 1 – Create meaningful learning experiences based subject matter.
• PLO 2 –Demonstrate effective verbal, nonverbal, written, technological, and media communication skills through the exchange of ideas and information with instructors, peers, and others.

• PLO 3 - Engage in self-reflection and use this knowledge to analyze past experiences and develop plans for improvement.

• PLO 4 – Demonstrate skills required in the field of education including: maintaining accurate records (such as attendance, lesson completion, and progress), use of questioning and discussion techniques to support learning, observation and performance of common educational practices in classroom settings (such as lecture, grading, class management, instructional demonstration).
• PLO 5 – Model cordial and cooperative relationships with others that contribute positively to supporting a diversity of learning styles and activities.