ADT in Elementary Teacher Education
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree (AA-T) offers students a breadth of study across disciplines. In this major students learn to think critically, communicate clearly and prepare for transfer into a liberal studies program at a four-year university. The liberal studies is the most common “approved major” for teacher preparation and best prepares students to take the CBEST and CSET exams.
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Elementary Teacher Education A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Demonstrate the acquisition of intellectual and practical skills including critical thinking, inquiry, and analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of integrated studies found in the disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Increased awareness of personal and social responsibility needed for working with diverse peoples by fostering an ethic of social engagement and citizenship.
- Demonstrate skills needed for teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, collaborative decision-making, and an appreciation of learning.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| CHLD 100 | Introduction to Education and Teaching Grades K-12 | 3 |
| BIOL 105 | General Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 105H | General Biology - Honors | |
| or BIOL 109 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Reading and Composition | 4 |
| or ENGL 101H | Reading and Composition - Honors | |
| ENGL 102 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ESCI 106 | 4 | |
| or ESCI 120 | Physical Geology | |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST 103 | History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E. | 3 |
| or HIST 103H | History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors | |
| HIST 107 | History of the United States before 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 107H | History of the United States before 1877 - Honors | |
| MATH 168 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers l | 4 |
| POLI 103 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLI 103H | American Government and Politics - Honors | |
| PSY 206 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| SPCH 101 | Public Address | 3 |
| or SPCH 101H | Public Address - Honors | |
| Required physical science courses: | ||
| Beginning General Chemistry | 5 | |
| Physics in Everyday Life | 4 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Composition and Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors | 3 | |
| Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 | |
| Select any course(s) not selected above or one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Chinese II | 5 | |
| Introduction to U.S. American Literature I | 3 | |
| Introduction to U. S. American Literature II: 1865-The Present | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature: Ancient - Early Modern | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature: 1600's through Twentieth Century | 3 | |
| Children's Literature | 3 | |
| German II | 5 | |
| German III | 5 | |
| German IV | 5 | |
| History of World Civilization since 1500 | 3 | |
| Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period | 3 | |
| Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period - Honors | 3 | |
| Humanities from the Renaissance through the 19th Century | 3 | |
| Japanese II | 5 | |
| Elementary School Physical Education | 3 | |
| Music Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Great Religions of the World | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy - Honors | 3 | |
| Philosophy - Ethics | 3 | |
| Spanish II | 5 | |
| Spanish III | 5 | |
| Spanish IV | 5 | |
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 | |
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 | |
| Total Units | 58-60 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 100 | Introduction to Education and Teaching Grades K-12 | 3 |
| MATH 168 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers l | 5 |
| PSY 206 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| BIOL 105 or BIOL 105H |
General Biology or General Biology - Honors |
4 |
| HIST 103 or HIST 103H |
History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E. or History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors |
3 |
| ENGL 103 |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| SPCH 101 or SPCH 101H |
Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| ESCI 120 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 110 | Beginning General Chemistry | 5 |
| ENGL 102 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| HIST 107 or HIST 107H |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors |
3 |
| MUSE 109 |
Music Appreciation or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| KIN 167 | Women in Sport | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| PHYS 110 or PHYS 110H |
Physics in Everyday Life or Physics in Everyday Life - Honors |
4 |
| ENGL 293 or ENGL 293H |
Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 65 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.