Associate in Arts for Transfer - Elementary Teacher Education

The AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Liberal Studies or a similar major at many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.

Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will be able to apply developmental theories to elementary school-age children and elementary school classrooms; demonstrate an introductory understanding of the requirements of the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; and discuss the history of education and current trends in education.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR			UNITS
CHLDV 101		Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching	3
CHLDV 135		Child Growth and Development	3
BIOL 122		Introduction to Biology	4
CHEM 110		Elements of General Chemistry	5
PHY 110		Introduction to Physics	3
GEOL 105 & GEOL 115		Earth and Life through Time & Earth and Life through Time Lab	3 & 1
MATH 138		Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I	3
COMM C1000		Introduction to Public Speaking	3
ENGL C1000		Academic Reading and Writing	4
ENGL C1002		Introduction to Literature	3
GEOG 103		World Regional Geography	3
HIST 101		World History to 1500	3
HIST 117		United States History, 1550-1877	3
POLS C1000		American Government and Politics	3
LIST A - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
ENGL C1001		Critical Thinking and Writing	3
LIST B - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
DANCE 100		Survey of Dance History	3
THTR 101		Introduction to Theatre	3
ARTH 115		Survey of Non-Western Art History	3
LIST B - CHOOSE 0-12 UNITS OF THE FOLLOWING
ANTHR 105		Culture and Communication	3
ENGL 105		Survey of English Literature from Anglo-Saxon Period to 1780	3
ENGL 106		Survey of English Literature from 1780 to Present Time	3
ENGL 109		Introduction to World Literature for Ancient Times to 1700	3
ENGL 110		Introduction to World Literature 1700 to Present Time	3
ENGL 122		American Literature to 1865	3
ENGL 123		American Literature from 1865 to Present	3
ENGL 127		Children's Literature	3
HUMAN 105		The Human Struggle	3
PHILO 101		Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHILO 116		Ethics for Modern Life	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED			53

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2026	GCC Catalog 2026-2027
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.