The Elementary Education Associate of Arts for Transfer is designed for students seeking to enter the teaching profession, typically in K-8 settings, and planning to transfer to a four year college or university to pursue the Baccalaureate degree in order to meet California state requirements for teaching. With careful planning the student desiring to transfer will be able to complete the Associate in Arts Degree while concurrently satisfying the lower division transfer preparation for the Baccalaureate degree and the requirements for the State-approved Multiple Subjects Credential Program.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the historical context of elementary education, including its relationship to contemporary society and culture.
2. Identify qualities of an effective teacher as outlined in the California Standards for Teaching Profession.
3. Develop significant preparation in meeting subject matter competency in preparation for the Multiple Subject Examination Teaching exam (MSET).
4. Develop a comprehensive professional portfolio for the teaching profession.
5. Obtained early classroom experiences via observational and practical experiences in the classroom.

Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements

Associate Degrees for Transfer require students to meet the following requirements:

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
• Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
• Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
• Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses - Core
EDUC G200	The Teaching Profession	3
ENGL G100	Freshman Composition	4
CMST G110	Public Speaking	3
GEOL G110	Physical Geology	4
or GEOL G106	Earth Science For Teachers
PHSC G100	Introductory Physical Science	4
BIOL G100	Introduction To Biology	4
MATH G104	Mathematics For Elementary Teachers	3
HIST G161	World History 1	3
HIST G170	History Of The United States To 1876	3
ENGL G112	Appreciation Of Literature	3
GEOG G100	World Regional Geography	3
PSCI G180	American Government	3
PSYC G116	Child Growth and Development	3
List A
ENGL G110	Critical Thinking, Reading And Writing Through Literature	4
List B
Select one of the following:		3
ART G100	Introduction to Art	3
MUS G101	History & Appreciation Of Music	3
THEA G100	Introduction to the Theater	3
DANC G101	Viewing Dance	3
List C
Select up to 10 additional units to meet the 60 unit AA degree requirement: 1		0-12
EDUC G102	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3
EDUC G103	Technology Proficiencies For Teachers I	2
ENGL G143	Children's Literature	3
ENGL G270	British Literature to 1800	3
ENGL G275	British Literature Since 1800	3
ENGL G150	American Literature through the Civil War (1865)	3
ENGL G155	American Literature 1865 To The Present	3
HIST G162	World History 2	3
PHIL G100	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL G102	History of Ancient Philosophy	3
PHIL G120	Ethics	3
THEA G106	Acting 1	3
MATH G103	Statistics For Elementary Teachers	3
or MATH G160	Introduction To Statistics
MUS G103	World Music	3
PSYC G118	Life Span Developmental Psychology	3
Major Total		50
GE Pattern (CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC)		37-39
Total units that may be double-counted		31-33
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units)		4
Total Units		60

1	Additional requirements for the Elementary Teacher Education major vary at each transfer institution. It is highly recommended that students discuss other possible courses that are part of the major preparation with their counselor prior to transfer. See some suggestions below.

Recommended Program Sequence

These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students.  The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Year 1:

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 1
CMST G110	Public Speaking	3
ENGL G100	Freshman Composition ^	4
HIST G170	History Of The United States To 1876	3
GEOG G100	World Regional Geography	3
Select one of the following:		3
ART G100	Introduction to Art	3
DANC G101	Viewing Dance	3
MUS G101	History & Appreciation Of Music	3
THEA G100	Introduction to the Theater	3
Units		16

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 2
ENGL G110	Critical Thinking, Reading And Writing Through Literature	4
BIOL G100	Introduction To Biology	4
PSYC G116	Child Growth and Development	3
MATH G104	Mathematics For Elementary Teachers	3
Units		14

Year 2:

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 3
EDUC G102	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3
EDUC G103	Technology Proficiencies For Teachers I	2
ENGL G112	Appreciation Of Literature	3
HIST G161	World History 1	3
GEOL G106	Earth Science For Teachers	4
or GEOL G110	Physical Geology
Select one of the following:		3
ENGL G143	Children's Literature	3
ENGL G150	American Literature through the Civil War (1865)	3
ENGL G270	British Literature to 1800	3
Units		16

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 4
EDUC G200	The Teaching Profession	3
PHSC G100	Introductory Physical Science	4
PSCI G180	American Government	3
Select one of the following:		3
PHIL G100	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL G102	History of Ancient Philosophy	3
PHIL G120	Ethics	3
Select one of the following:		3
ENGL G143	Children's Literature	3
ENGL G155	American Literature 1865 To The Present	3
ENGL G275	British Literature Since 1800	3
Units		16
Total minimum units required		60

^	Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement.

Additional requirements for the Elementary Teacher Education major vary at each transfer institution. It is highly recommended that students discuss other possible courses that are part of the major preparation with their counselor prior to transfer.