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Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer AA-T Degree - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, Univ of Cal or Cal State Univ

This program is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing at least one Elementary Teacher Education degree option in the California State University (CSU) system.  The degree is comprised of lower-division coursework typically required by CSU institutions.  

Total Units:
59-60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ENGWR 300 Z
College Composition
3
ENGWR 101
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
IGETC Area 1A
MATH 310 Z
Mathematical Discovery
3
MATH 110 or Geometry & MATH 120 or 125
F, S
COMM 301 Z
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300
F, S
IGETC Area 1C
ECE 312 Z
Child Development
3
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or 103; or ESLL 320, ESLR 320 & ESLW 320
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
IGETC Area 4
POLS 301
Introduction to Government: United States
3
Advisory: ENGWR 101
F, S(O), Su
IGETC Area 4
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

16-17 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ENGWR 301 Z
College Composition and Literature
3
ENGWR 300, ENGWR 480, or HONOR 375
F(O,P), S, Su
IGETC Area 1B or 3B
GEOL 305 Z
Earth Science
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 5A
GEOL 306 Z
Earth Science Laboratory
1
Co-req: GEOL 305
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 5C
COMM 311 Z
Argumentation and Debate or
3
ENGWR 300
F, S
IGETC Area 1B
COMM 315 Z
Persuasion or
3
ENGWR 300
Check Class Schedule for offering
IGETC Area 1B
ENGWR 302 Z
Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
3
ENGWR 300
F, S(O), Su
IGETC Area 1B
IGETC Area 2-Math Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning Z
3-4
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 2
IGETC Area 7-Ethnic Studies Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 7
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Year 2

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 350 Z
Introduction to Elementary Teaching with Field Experience
3
Advisory: ECE 312
F, S
BIOL 308 Z
Contemporary Biology
3
Advisory: ESLR 320 & ESLW 310 of ESL 325 or eligible for ENGRD 310 & ENGWR 101
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 5B
BIOL 309 Z
Contemporary Biology Laboratory
1
Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300
F, S ,Su
IGETC Area 5C
HIST 307
History of World Civilizations to 1500
3
Advisory: ENGWR 300
F
IGETC Area 4
GEOG 320 Z
World Regional Geography
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
IGETC Area 4
IGETC Area 3B-Humanities Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 3B
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 4

12 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ARTH 300 Z
Art Appreciation or
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 3A
MUFHL 300 Z
Introduction to Music or
3
F, S
IGETC Area 3A
TA 300 Z
Introduction to the Theatre
3
F(O), S(O), Su
IGETC Area 3A
PHYS 310 Z
Conceptual Physics
3
Advisory: MATH 100
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 5A & 5C
IGETC Area 3A-Arts or 3B-Humanities Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 3A or 3B
Any Transferable Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

1Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.


Career Options/Outlook:

Elementary School Teachers teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.  Career opportunities require more than an associate’s degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Art Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Educator, Elementary Education Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Fifth Grade Teacher, First Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher, Teacher

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

12,720

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

8% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$80,020/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course

availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published August 25, 2023

Counselor Contact: Crystal Martinez  |   Faculty Contact: Jeannette Mulhern

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