Associate of Arts Liberal Studies - Teacher Preparation Degree
The Associate of Arts Liberal Studies-Teacher Preparation degree is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university with the goal of a career in teaching.
The courses in the degree satisfy CHC general education requirements for the associate degree, prepare students for the majority of their lower division courses in education, and fulfills the IGETC and CSU Breadth general education requirements and the courses needed for a degree in liberal studies at transfer institutions. Students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding transfer coursework required at the university of their choice.
Major/Program Requirements
Required Courses:
| CD 105 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 |
| CD 211 | Observation and Methods in School-Age Development | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| CD 212 | Observation and Methods in Early Child Development | 3.00 |
| CD 295 | Elementary Laboratory | 3.00 |
| EDU 290 | Introduction to Education | 3.00 |
Students must complete at least (6) six units from the following courses:
| CD 182 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3.00 |
| CD 244 | Children with Special Needs | 3.00 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer and Information Technology | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| BUSAD 230 | Using Computers for Business | 3.00 |
Required General Education Courses:
Students should complete the following courses to fulfill the general education requirements of the associate degree.
Students must complete at least (3) three additional units from the following courses:
| HIST 100H | History of the United States to 1877- Honors | 3.00 |
| HIST 101 | History of the United States 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 101H | History of the United States 1865 to Present- Honors | 3.00 |
Students must complete at least (3) three additional units from the following courses:
Students must complete at least (4) four additional units from the following courses:
Students must complete at least (3) three additional units from the following courses:
| HUM 101 | The Humanities I: Prehistoric to Medieval | 3.00 |
| HUM 102 | The Humanities II: Renaissance to Post Modern | 3.00 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| PHIL 101H | Introduction to Philosophy-Honors | 3.00 |
| PHIL 105 | Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| PHIL 105H | Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society-Honors | 3.00 |
| RELIG 100 | Introduction to Religious Studies | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| RELIG 100H | Introduction to Religious Studies-Honors | 3.00 |
| RELIG 101 | Introduction to World Religions | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| RELIG 101H | Introduction to World Religions-Honors | 3.00 |
Students must complete at least (3) three additional units from the following courses:
| ART 100 | Art History I: Prehistoric Art to Medieval Art | 3.00 |
| ART 102 | Art History II: Renaissance Art to Contemporary Art | 3.00 |
| MUSIC 120 | Appreciation of Musical Literature | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| MUSIC 120H | Appreciation of Musical Literature- Honors | 3.00 |
| THART 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| THART 100H | Introduction to Theatre-Honors | 3.00 |
Students must complete at least (3) three additional units from the following courses:
Students must complete at least (3) three additional units from the following courses:
| ENGL 102 | Intermediate Composition and Critical Thinking | 4.00 |
| | OR | |
| ENGL 102H | Intermediate Composition and Critical Thinking-Honors | 4.00 |
| COMMST 125 | Critical Thinking through Argumentation and Debate | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| COMMST 125H | Critical Thinking through Argumentation and Debate-Honors | 3.00 |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Logic: Argument and Evidence | 3.00 |
Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.