Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs
Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer (AA-T) offers lower division coursework examining content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level. Students will explore the core principles and practices of a liberal studies curriculum in order to build a foundation appropriate for entry into advanced study in teacher preparation. The students also have the opportunity to participate in supervised fieldwork in K-8 settings.
This degree is designed to facilitate students transferring to the California State University System with an Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer. With this degree, the student will be prepared to enter into a bachelor’s degree program designed to prepare them to teach in a K-8 classroom. This option prepares students for transfer to CSU to major in either a General Track Liberal Studies Program or an Integrated Liberal Studies/Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of professional standards, ethics, and professionalism in elementary education classrooms to meet the diverse needs of students.
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Demonstrate an understanding of historical influences, current trends, theories, and educational issues in a global context.
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Demonstrate introductory subject matter competency for the Multiple Subject California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET).
Program Requirements
Required Courses (27-28 units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDU-1 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 4.00 |
| COMM-C1000(H) | Introduction to Public Speaking (Honors) | 3.00 |
| ENGL-C1000(H) | Academic Reading and Writing (Honors) | 4.00 |
| POLS-C1000(H) | American Government and Politics (Honors) | 3.00 |
| HIST-C1001 (H) | United States History to 1877 (Honors) | 3.00 |
| EAR-20 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 |
| BIO-1 (H) | General Biology (Honors) | 4.00 |
Select one of the following:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST-1 | World History to 1500 | 3.00 |
| ENGL-C1003 (H) | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature (Honors) | 4.00 |
| ENGL-30 | Children's Literature | 3.00 |
Elective Courses (7-9 units)
List A: Complete one of the following options:
Option 1 (4 units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEO-4 | Earth Science for Educators | 4.00 |
Option 2 (6 units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHE-10 | Chemistry for Everyone | 3.00 |
| AND | ||
| PHY-10 | Introduction to General Physics | 3.00 |
List B: Select one of the following:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH-6 | Art Appreciation | 3.00 |
| ARTH-6H | Honors Art Appreciation | 3.00 |
| ART-6 | Art Appreciation | 3.00 |
| ART-6H | Honors Art Appreciation | 3.00 |
| MUS-19 | Music Appreciation | 3.00 |
| THE-3 | Introduction to the Theater | 3.00 |
Recommended Courses (0 units)
While the following courses are not required to complete the degree, students who are interested in transferring to California State University, San Bernardino for teaching are encouraged to take the following:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-26 | Math for Elementary School Teachers | 4.00 |
| GEG-2 OR GEG-3 | Human Geography OR World Regional Geography | 3.00 |
| EAR-42 | Child, Family, and Community | 3.00 |
| HIST-26 | History of California | 3.00 |
Total Units 34.00-37.00
Associate in Art for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Art in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better (or a 'P' if taken as Pass/No Pass).
