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Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

Banner Code: 3_AAT_ETE

Control Number: 35734

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The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree (AA-T) is designed for prospective California State University (CSU) transfer students who are preparing for careers as Elementary School Teachers.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are open to all Coastline students. Students who do not plan on transferring to a California State University school should consult their Counselor regarding the benefits of an AA-T/AS-T degree based on their goals. Students earning an AA-T or AS-T and intending on transferring to a California State University school receive transfer admission benefits for specific majors at many California State University campuses. Visit the Transfer Information catalog page for more information.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Make an informed decision regarding pursuing a multiple subject teaching credential and be eligible for a seamless transfer to a CSU Teacher Preparation Pathway.
  2. Work effectively with students, teachers, parents, colleagues, and administrators in a school and classroom setting.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. A minimum of 12 units must be in residence at Coastline College.
  2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
  3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an Associate Degree for Transfer major as detailed in the catalog.
  4. Certified Completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth - Coastline’s Option 2 General Education pattern), OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC - Coastline Option 3 General Education pattern).
Course Title Units
Required Core
Complete the following:
EDUC C200The Teaching Profession Includes 45 hours of required fieldwork3.5
PSYC C116Child Growth and Development3
BIOL C100Introduction to Biology3
BIOL C100LIntroduction to Biology Lab1
CHEM C140Survey of Chemistry and Physics4
or PHYS C140 Survey of Chemistry and Physics
GEOL C105
C105L
General Geology
and Geology Lab
4
or GEOL C106 Earth Sciences for Teachers
MATH C104Mathematics for Elementary Teachers3
CMST C110Public Speaking3
ENGL C100Freshman Composition4
ENGL C140Appreciation of Literature3
GEOG C100World Regional Geography3
HIST C161World History 13
HIST C170United States History to 18763
PSCI C180American Government3
List A:
ENGL C102Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing3
List B:
MUS C100History and Appreciation of Music3
List C
Complete no more than 10.5 additional units from List C to meet the 60 unit degree requirement:
EDUC C103Introduction to Computers in Education: Technology Proficiencies for Teachers 12
EDUC C104Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contemporary Classrooms Includes 10 hours of required fieldwork/observations1
ENGL C143Children's Literature3
MATH C103Statistics for Elementary Teachers3
MATH C106Geometry for Elementary Teachers3
THEA C100Introduction to Theater3
Units Required for Major49.5-59.5
CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern37-39
Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable unitsVaries
Total Units60

Elementary Teacher Education ADT Program Map

This Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program map is a recommended example of all major (program) requirements as well as general education requirements for two-year completion or transfer. This path may be altered to fit your individual academic needs. These two-year program maps were created by program faculty and counselors and demonstrate a recommended path to completion. Students are advised to meet with a Coastline Counselor for individualized program planning.

Your Path to Success

Follow this path to earn your ADT in Elementary Teacher Education in 2 years.

Don’t forget to consult a counselor for an education plan!

See a graphic of the Elementary Teacher Education Associate Degree for Transfer roadmap.

Course Title Units
1st Semester
EDUC C104Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contemporary Classrooms1
BIOL C100Introduction to Biology3
BIOL C100LIntroduction to Biology Lab1
ENGL C100Freshman Composition4
MATH C104Mathematics for Elementary Teachers3
PSYC C116Child Growth and Development3
2nd Semester
EDUC C103Introduction to Computers in Education: Technology Proficiencies for Teachers 12
HIST C170United States History to 18763
ENGL C102Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing3
CMST C110Public Speaking3
GEOL C106Earth Sciences for Teachers4
3rd Semester
EDUC C200The Teaching Profession3.5
MATH C106Geometry for Elementary Teachers3
CHEM C140Survey of Chemistry and Physics4
ENGL C140Appreciation of Literature3
MUS C100History and Appreciation of Music3
4th Semester
PSCI C180American Government3
ENGL C143Children's Literature3
HIST C161World History 13
GEOG C100World Regional Geography3
THEA C100Introduction to Theater3
SOC C233Racial and Ethnic Relations in America3