Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Banner Code: 1_AAT_ETE
Control Number: 32202
Financial Aid Eligible
The Associates of Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T) in Elementary Teacher Education is designed for prospective California State University(CSU) transfer students who are preparing for careers as Elementary School Teachers. Completion of the Elementary Teacher Education degree will provide a streamlined pathway for transfer to a CSU campus with a Liberal Studies or similar major. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies prepares students to apply to approved teacher education programs leading to a credential to teach in elementary, self-contained classrooms. The Liberal Studies major and aligned AA-T Elementary Teacher
Education curriculum provides depth and breadth of subject matter content typically taught in Kindergarten through sixth grade classroom settings in California. Students who plan to enter a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved program leading to a preliminary Multiple Subject Credential are required to demonstrate subject matter competency.
The requirements for completion of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential include verification of subject matter competence. Pursuant to Education Code Section 44259 (b)(5), the Commission provides candidates two alternative paths for fulfilling this requirement: (1) completion of a Commission-approved program of subject matter preparation at a California college or university and (2) passage of a subject matter examination. Additional statutes relate to the subject matter that can be included in an approved program and on the examination. Relevant Education Code sections are included below.
Education Code Section 44314 (a) states that “an approved program shall consist of a minimum of 84 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, including, but not limited to, language studies, literature, mathematics, science social science, history, humanities, the arts, physical education and human development.
Education Code Section 44282 (b). A general subject matter examination authorizing teaching multiple subjects shall include an examination of the candidate’s knowledge of the following areas: language studies, literature, mathematics, science, social studies, history the arts, physical education, and human development.
The OCC Elementary Teacher Education degree will provide a significant foundation in the topics assessed on the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET,) Multiple Subjects exam. Successful completion of the AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education satisfies lower- division preparation for a degree in Liberal Studies or other similar majors.
Program Outcome
Completion of degree will provide a streamlined pathway for transfer to a CSU campus with a Liberal Studies or similar major eventually leading to a credential to teach in elementary classrooms.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL A100/A100H | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| COMM A110 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| CDE A175 | The Teaching Profession | 3 |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development | 3 |
| ENGL A100 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 - 4 |
| or ESL A100 | ESL College Composition | |
| ENGL A101/A101H | Critical Reasoning: Fiction | 3-4 |
| or ENGL A140 | Introduction to Literature | |
| or ENGL A140H | Introduction to Literature Honors | |
| or ENGL A143 | Children's Literature | |
| or ENGL A143H | Children's Literature Honors | |
| or HIST A161 | World History 1 | |
| or HIST A161H | World History 1 Honors | |
| HIST A170/A170H | History of the United States to 1876 | 3 |
| POLS A180 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLS A180H | American Government and Politics Honors | |
| List A - Select one course from the following: | 4-7 | |
| Earth Science for Teachers | ||
| Survey of Chemistry and Physics with Lab | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry and Conceptual Physics | ||
| Preparation for General Chemistry and Conceptual Physics | ||
| List B - Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic | ||
| Survey of Asian Art | ||
| Art of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | ||
| Appreciation Of Dance | ||
| History and Appreciation of Western Classical Music | ||
| Music from Bach Up to Rock | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to History and Literature of the Theatre | ||
| List C - Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Any course not selected above | ||
| Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities | ||
| Themes in Humanities Honors | ||
| Total Major Units | 35-39 | |
| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) 1 | up to 34 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
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Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development | 3 |
| ENGL A100 or ESL A100 |
Academic Reading and Writing or ESL College Composition |
3 - 4 |
| COMM A110 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| HIST A161 or HIST A161H |
World History 1 or World History 1 Honors |
3 |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CDE A175 | The Teaching Profession | 3 |
| BIOL A100 or BIOL A100H |
Principles of Biology or Principles of Biology Honors |
4 |
| ENGL A101 |
Critical Reasoning: Fiction or Critical Reasoning: Fiction Honors or Introduction to Literature or Introduction to Literature Honors |
3-4 |
| HIST A170 or HIST A170H |
History of the United States to 1876 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE Area 2 - CHOOSE ONE | ||
| Units | 13-14 | |
| Summer | ||
| GEOG A100 or GEOG A100H |
World Regional Geography or World Regional Geography Honors |
3 |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| POLS A180 or POLS A180H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics Honors |
3 |
| PHYS A112 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics with Lab | 4 |
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| GEOL A105 & A105L |
General Geology or General Geology Honors and General Geology Laboratory Honors or Earth Science for Teachers |
4 |
| MATH A104 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3-4 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Total Units | 60-63 | |
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.
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If Engl A101 or A101H is not selected.