Elementary Teacher Education, A.A.-T
AA-T in Elementary Education degree is designed to allow students to develop depth in concepts related to teaching in contemporary schools, Kindergarten through 12th grade. Students will be prepared to work in the field of educations such as a K-12 Educator, Education Administrator, Special Educator Teacher and School Counselors. Upon successful completion of courses leading to the Elementary Teacher Education AA-T Degree the student will be able to know and understand the established as well as recent theories of child development and apply human development theory to observation and practice. The successful student will be able to analyze and think critically about the teacher’s role in early learning and development settings.
AA.CDE.ETE.OPTBAAT or AA.CDE.ETE.OPTCAAT
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CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra | 4 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| GEOG-108 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHY-101 | Basic Physics: Energy and Motion | 4 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| HIST-103 | World History to 1500 (formerly History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| MUS-100 | Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| CHEM-100 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MATH-155 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching (formerly Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| HIST/ETHS-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| GEOL-106 | Earth Science | 4 |
| ED-138 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching and Fieldwork (formerly Practicum in Elementary and Secondary Settings) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 63 | |
Language Requirement: Some CSU's require the equivalency of an intermediate language proficiency for graduation. Please see a counselor for more detail regarding specific CSU major and graduation requirements.
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MUS-100 | Introduction and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| GEOG-108 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| HIST-103 | World History to 1500 (formerly History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHY-101 | Basic Physics: Energy and Motion | 4 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| CHEM-100 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| MATH-155 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching (formerly Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| GEOL-106 | Earth Science | 4 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| ED-138 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching and Fieldwork (formerly Practicum in Elementary and Secondary Settings) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 64 | |
NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| or BIOL-115H | Honors Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Honors Topics in Biology) | |
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| or CDE-110H | Honors Child Development | |
| CHEM-100 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM-100H | Honors Public Speaking | |
| ED-138 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching and Fieldwork (formerly Practicum in Elementary and Secondary Settings) | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| or ENGL-101H | Honors College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | |
| GEOG-108 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOL-106 | Earth Science | 4 |
| HIST-103 | World History to 1500 (formerly History of World Civilizations to 1500) | 3 |
| or HIST-103H | Honors World History to 1500 (formerly Honors History of World Civilizations to 1500) | |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST-111H | Honors U.S. History to 1877 | |
| LIT-106 | Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106) | 3 |
| or LIT-106H | Honors Introduction to Literature (formerly ENGL-106H) | |
| MATH-155 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching (formerly Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I) | 3 |
| PHY-101 | Basic Physics: Energy and Motion | 4 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or PS-101H | Honors Introduction to American Government and Politics | |
| List A: Select one | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
or ENGL-103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| Critical Thinking and Composition | ||
| List B: Select one | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History and Appreciation of Dance | ||
| Introduction and Appreciation of Music | ||
or MUS-100H | Honors Introduction and Appreciation of Music | |
| Introduction to Theater | ||
or THA-101H | Honors Introduction to Theater | |
| Total Units | 53 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 53 | |
| MSJC General Education Option B or C | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 34 | ||
| Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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