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Liberal Studies for Elementary Education A.A. Degree - CalGETC

This major is designed for students who wish to be teachers in public and private elementary schools. Further education at the university level will be required to fulfill all requirements for a teaching credential authorizing service in California public schools.  

Total Units:
65

First Year

Semester 1

18 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 307 1
Introduction to Bilingual Education
3
F
ECE 312
Child Development
3
Advisory: ENGL C1000
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 4
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
3
F(P), S(P), Su(O)
Cal-GETC Area 1A
MATH 310
Mathematical Discovery
3
Intermediate Algebra or the high school equivalent
F, S
COMM 361
The Communication Experience
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 1C
POLS C1000
Introduction to Government: United States
3
Advisory: ENGL C1000 or C1000H
F, S(O), Su
Cal-GETC Area 4

1 At least 10 tutoring sessions of an emergent ELL. Note: ECE 307 is a prerequisite course equivalent to EDUC 170 for the Sac State Teaching Credentialing Programs

Semester 2

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
3
College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent
F(O,P), S, Su(O)
Cal-GETC Area 1B
HIST 310
History of the United States (To 1877)
3
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL C1000
F(P), S(P)
Cal-GETC Area 4
GEOL 305
Earth Science
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5A
GEOL 306
Earth Science Laboratory
1
Co-req: GEOL 305
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5C
COMM 325 1
Intercultural Communication or
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 4
ENGLT 336 1
Race and Ethnicity in Contemporary American Literature or
3
Eligibility for ENGL C1000
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 3B
SOC 321 1
Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 4
CalGETC Area 2-Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 2

1 Must take ENGLT 336 for CalGETC Area 3B credit.

Year 2

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 350 1
Introduction to Elementary Teaching with Field Experience
3
Advisory: ECE 312 or 307
S
BIOL 308
Contemporary Biology
3
Advisory: ESLR 320 and ESLW 310, OR ESL 325; OR eligibility for ENGRD 310 AND ENGWR 101
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5B
BIOL 309
Contemporary Biology Laboratory
1
Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5C
HIST 307
History of World Civilizations to 1500
3
Co-req: BIOL 308; BIOL 308 may be taken during a previous semester. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 or completion of ESL 130.
F
Cal-GETC Area 4
ECON 302
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
Cal-GETC Area 4
ENGED 305
Structure of English
3
ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering

1 45-54 in-person lab hours at qualifying site

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
HIST 308
History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present
3
Advisory: ENGL C1000
S
Cal-GETC Area 4
ART 430
Art and Children
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
ENGED 320
Service Learning: Tutoring Elementary Students in Reading
3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
F, S, Su
CalGETC Area 3A-Arts
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 3A
CalGETC Area 6-Ethnic Studies
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 6

^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

Career Options/Outlook:

The Liberal Studies for Elementary Education Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree prepares students for careers in education, child development, and related fields. This degree is primarily designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree and earn a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, which is required for teaching in elementary schools (grades K-6). Career opportunities require more than an associate’s degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

With an A.A. Degree (Before Transferring):

Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional

After-School Program Coordinator

Preschool Teacher or Assistant (with additional ECE coursework)

With a Bachelor’s Degree & Teaching Credential:

Elementary School Teacher (K-6)

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher

Special Education Teacher (with additional credentialing)

Reading/Literacy Specialist

Bilingual/Dual-Immersion Teacher

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

156,400

Projected growth in California (220-2030):

8% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$95,160/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 or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites 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 May 17, 2025

Counselor Contact: Crystal Martinez  | Faculty Contact: Laurel Doyle

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