Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Banner Code: 3_AAT_ETE
Control Number: 35734
Financial Aid Eligible
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:
- Make an informed decision regarding pursuing a multiple subject teaching credential and be eligible for a seamless transfer to a CSU Teacher Preparation Pathway.
- Work effectively with students, teachers, parents, colleagues, and administrators in a school and classroom setting.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. A minimum of 12 units must be in residence within Coast Colleges (Coastline College, Golden West College, and/or Orange Coast College).
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an Associate Degree for Transfer major as detailed in the catalog.
- 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 C200 | The Teaching Profession Includes 45 hours of required fieldwork | 3.5 |
| PSYC C116 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| BIOL C100L | Introduction to Biology Lab | 1 |
| CHEM C140 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics | 4 |
| 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 C104 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| CMST C110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| ENGL C140 | Appreciation of Literature | 3 |
| GEOG C100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST C161 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HIST C170 | United States History to 1876 | 3 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| List A: | ||
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| List B: | ||
| MUS C100 | History and Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| List C | ||
| Complete no more than 10.5 additional units from List C to meet the 60 unit degree requirement: | ||
| EDUC C103 | Introduction to Computers in Education: Technology Proficiencies for Teachers 1 | 2 |
| EDUC C104 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contemporary Classrooms Includes 10 hours of required fieldwork/observations | 1 |
| ENGL C143 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MATH C103 | Statistics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| MATH C106 | Geometry for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| THEA C100 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| Units Required for Major | 49.5-59.5 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern | 37-39 | |
| Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units | Varies | |
| Total Units | 60 | |