Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
PROGRAM CODE: 2A31525A
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 (47-49 units): | 47-49 | |
| Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 3 | |
| Child Development | 3 | |
| Principles of Biology | 4 | |
or BIOL 101 F | General Biology | |
or BIOL 101HF | Honors General Biology | |
| Chemistry for Daily Life | 4-5 | |
or CHEM 101 F | Chemistry for Allied Health Science | |
| Elementary Physics | 4 | |
| Earth Science Survey and Earth Science Survey Lab | 4 | |
or ESC 107 F | Earth Science for Educators | |
| Mathematics for Future Elementary Teachers | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| College Writing | 4 | |
or ENGL 100HF | Honors College Writing | |
| Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
or ENGL 102HF | Honors Introduction to Literature | |
| Global Geography | 3 | |
or GEOG 100HF | Honors Global Geography | |
| World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly World Civilizations I) | 3 | |
or HIST 112HF | Honors World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Honors World Civilizations I) | |
| 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) | |
| 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 and Writing | 3 | |
| List B - Select one course from the following list (3 units): | 3 | |
ART 110 F | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Theatre | 3 | |
| Total Units | 53-56 | |
Outcome 1: Know and understand the established as well as recent theories of child development.
Outcome 2: Analyze and think critically about the teacher’s comprehensive role in early learning and development settings.
Outcome 3: Apply human development theory to observation and practice.
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