The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (A.A.-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies and into a multiple-subject teaching credential program. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the A.A.-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, along with priority admission to the local CSU in the Liberal Studies major. See the college catalog for a list of additional requirements for all Associate in Arts for Transfer (A.A.-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (A.S.-T) degrees. Upon completion of the A.A.-T in Elementary Teacher Education, students will have a strong foundation in introductory content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in supervised fieldwork in K-12 settings.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Students will demonstrate a knowledge base of theory specific to childhood (1st-6th grade) education.

✓ Students will apply the knowledge base of theory to practice through thoughtful reflections on classroom observations.

✓ Students will understand and be conversant about the main philosophical and sociological ideas and trends that have influenced education as well as be able to analyze their application and importance for teaching today.