Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T) Degree
The Associate in Arts-Transfer (AA-T) degree in Elementary Teacher Education at Crafton Hills College is designed to meet the needs of students transferring to a California State University who intend to major in liberal studies or a related field of study.
Associated Major Sheet (PDF)
Major/Program Requirements
Required Courses:
| CD 105 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 |
| CD 295 | Elementary Laboratory | 3.00 |
| EDU 290 | Introduction to Education | 3.00 |
Required General Education Courses:
Students must complete at least three (3) units from the following courses:
Students must also complete the following seven (7) units:
| GEOL 140 | Earth Science | 3.00 |
| GEOL 141 | Earth Science Laboratory | 1.00 |
| MATH 106 | Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers - Number Systems | 3.00 |
Students must complete at least three (3) additional units from the following courses:
Total Credit Hours: 57.00-58.00
A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:
- Understand and apply the knowledge and skills of the general education courses at Crafton Hills College.
- Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across developmental domains.
- Apply content knowledge in elementary education to create student growth and learning in a meaningful and engaging manner.
- Understands and use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, monitor learner progress, and guide the teacher's and learner's decision making.
Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring (CSUGE Breadth). See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.