Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
PROGRAM CODE: 2A31525
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T), also called the Elementary Teacher Education AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Liberal Studies or Integrated Teacher Education Programs. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Elementary Teacher Education AA-T degree will be granted priority for admission as a Liberal Studies or Integrated Teacher Education Program major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. The Elementary Teacher Education AA-T Degree is designed for students who will be transferring to a four-year institution, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree and pursuing a teaching credential through a California State University (CSU) integrated or traditional teacher preparation program. Course and degree requirements may vary at each CSU campus therefore it is important that students consult with a Fullerton College Teacher Preparation Counselor and respective university transfer representative to confirm program requirements and transferable work. The Elementary Teacher Education AA-T Degree requires a total of 54-57 units.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements (for admissions to CSU, it is necessary that the students meet the "Oral Communications" requirement when using IGETC for AA-T or AS-T).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A P (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for a course in the major only if the P is defined to be equivalent to a C or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (48-50 units): | ||
| CDES 261 F | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| CDES 120 F | Child Development | 3 |
| BIOL 100 F | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 101 F | General Biology | |
| or BIOL 101HF | Honors General Biology | |
| CHEM 100 F | Chemistry for Daily Life | 4-5 |
| or CHEM 101 F | Chemistry for Allied Health Science | |
| PHYS 130 F | Elementary Physics | 4 |
| ESC 101 F & ESC 101LF | Earth Science Survey and Earth Science Survey Lab | 4 |
| or ESC 107 F | Earth Science for Educators | |
| MATH 203 F | Mathematics for Future Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| COMM 100 F | Public Speaking | 4 |
| ENGL 100 F | College Writing | 4-5 |
| or ENGL 100HF | Honors College Writing | |
| or ENGL 101 F | Enhanced College Writing | |
| ENGL 102 F | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 102HF | Honors Introduction to Literature | |
| GEOG 100 F | Global Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 100HF | Honors Global Geography | |
| HIST 112 F | World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly World Civilizations I) | 3 |
| or HIST 112HF | Honors World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Honors World Civilizations I) | |
| HIST 170 F | History of the United States to 1877 (formerly History of the United States I) | 3 |
| or HIST 170HF | Honors History of the United States to 1877 (formerly Honors History of the United States I) | |
| POSC 100 F | American Government | 3 |
| or POSC 100HF | Honors American Government | |
| List A - Select one course from the following list (3-4 units): | 3-4 | |
| Critical Reasoning and Writing | 4 | |
or ENGL 103HF | Honors Critical Reasoning and Writing | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature | 4 | |
| Intermediate College Writing | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking/Writing | 3 | |
| List B - Select one course from the following list (3 units): | 3 | |
| Introduction to Art | 3 | |
| Dance Appreciation | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Theatre | 3 | |
| Total Units | 54-57 | |