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Elementary Teacher Education 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*
ENGL C1000 ^Z College Composition	3	ENGWR 101	F(O), S(O), Su(O)
MATH 310 ^Z Mathematical Discovery	3	MATH 110 or Geometry & MATH 120 or 125	F, S
COMM C1000 ^Z Introduction to Public Speaking	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F, S
ECE 312 ^Z Child Development	3	Advisory: ENGWR 101 or 103; or ESLL 320, ESLR 320 & ESLW 320	F(O), S(O), Su(O)
POLS C1000 ^Z Introduction to Government: United States	3	Advisory: ENGWR 101	F, S(O), 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.

Semester 2

16-17 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
ENGWR 301 ^Z College Composition and Literature	3	ENGWR 300, ENGWR 480, or HONOR 375	F(O,P), S, Su
GEOL 305 ^Z Earth Science	3		F, S, Su
GEOL 306 ^Z Earth Science Laboratory	1	Co-req: GEOL 305	F, S, Su
COMM 311 ^Z Argumentation and Debate or	3	ENGWR 300	F, S
COMM 315 ^Z Persuasion or	3	ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering
ENGL C1001 ^Z Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking	3	ENGWR 300	F, S(O), Su
IGETC Area 2-Math Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning	3-4	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su
IGETC Area 7-Ethnic Studies	3		F, S, Su

Year 2

Semester 3

16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
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
BIOL 309 ^Z Contemporary Biology Laboratory	1	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F, S ,Su
HIST 307 History of World Civilizations to 1500	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	F
GEOG 320 ^Z World Regional Geography	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
IGETC Area 3B-Humanities	3		F, S, Su

Semester 4

12 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
ARTH 300 ^Z Art Appreciation or	3		F, S, Su
MUFHL 300 ^Z Introduction to Music or	3		F, S
TA 300 ^Z Introduction to the Theatre	3		F(O), S(O), Su
PHYS 310 ^Z Conceptual Physics	3	Advisory: MATH 100	F, S, Su
IGETC Area 3A-Arts or 3B-Humanities	3		F, S, Su
Any Transferable Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su

^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

Source:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2021.00

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: 2025-2026

Published September 26, 2025

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