A.A. in Educational Teaching Studies
The Educational Teaching Studies degree offers future school teachers an articulated transfer pathway and career in education ladder. The focus of the degree is on content knowledge needed to prepare for a career in teaching within an education setting and education courses that include early fieldwork opportunities for observation and practice. Coursework prepares students for transferring into teacher pathways majors such as Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education, Urban Learning, and other k-12 grade teacher pathway majors. The degree is also appropriate for students pursuing a career other than in elementary school teaching such as tutors, teacher aides, and support staff related to careers in education.
A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Educational Teaching Studies A.A. Degree will:
- Apply knowledge, skills, experience, and feedback to make an informed choice to be employed or to continue study in the field of education.
- Document preliminary subject matter competency and ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, colleagues, and administrators in a school and classroom setting.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| BIOL 105 | General Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 105H | General Biology - Honors | |
| CHLD 100 | Introduction to Education and Teaching Grades K-12 | 3 |
| COUN 142 | Careers In Teaching | 3 |
| COUN 212 | Diversity & Inclusion in Society | 3 |
| ESCI 120 | Physical Geology | 3-5 |
| or CHEM 110 | Beginning General Chemistry | |
| or PHYS 110 | Physics in Everyday Life | |
| or ESCI 110 | Earth Science | |
| or ESCI 119 | Physical Geology without Laboratory | |
| or GEOG 118 | Physical Geography | |
| 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 | |
| or HIST 108 | History of the United States since 1877 | |
| or HIST 108H | History of the United States since 1877 - Honors | |
| MATH 168 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers l 1 | 4-5 |
| or MATH 165 | Introductory Statistics | |
| or MATH 170 | College Algebra | |
| POLI 103 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLI 103H | American Government and Politics - Honors | |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| PSY 206 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| SPCH 101 | Public Address | 3 |
| or SPCH 101H | Public Address - Honors | |
| Total Units | 38-41 | |
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MATH 165 is degree applicable with or without MATH 065. If taken with MATH 065, only the units for MATH 165 will be counted towards the degree.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 142 | Careers In Teaching | 3 |
| CHLD 100 | Introduction to Education and Teaching Grades K-12 | 3 |
| ENGL 101 |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition, Enhanced or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| MATH 168 or MATH 170 |
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers l or College Algebra |
5 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 101 or SPCH 101H |
Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| COUN 212 | Valuing Diversity | 3 |
| BIOL 105 | General Biology | 4 |
| 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 |
| MUSE 109 or THEA 101 |
Music Appreciation or Introduction to Theatre Arts |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| HIST 107 or HIST 107H |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ESCI 110 | Earth Science | 4 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST 103 | History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E. | 3 |
| PSY 206 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 106 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| CHLD 114 |
Home-Child-Community Relations or Teaching in a Diverse Society or Children's Literature |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 65 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
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.