Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs
Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer Child Development and Education · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Banner Code: 1_AAT_ETE
Control Number: 45785
The Associates of Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T) in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs is designed for prospective California State University(CSU) transfer students who are preparing for careers as Elementary School Teachers. Completion of the Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs degree will provide a streamlined pathway for transfer to a CSU campus with a Liberal Studies or similar major. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies prepares students to apply to approved teacher education programs leading to a credential to teach in elementary, self-contained classrooms. The Liberal Studies major and aligned AA-T Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs curriculum provides depth and breadth of subject matter content typically taught in Kindergarten through sixth grade classroom settings in California. Students who plan to enter a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved program leading to a preliminary Multiple Subject Credential are required to demonstrate subject matter competency. The requirements for completion of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential include verification of subject matter competence. Pursuant to Education Code Section 44259 (b)(5), the Commission provides candidates two alternative paths for fulfilling this requirement: (1) completion of a Commission-approved program of subject matter preparation at a California college or university and (2) passage of a subject matter examination. Additional statutes relate to the subject matter that can be included in an approved program and on the examination. Relevant Education Code sections are included below. Education Code Section 44314 (a) states that “an approved program shall consist of a minimum of 84 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, including, but not limited to, language studies, literature, mathematics, science social science, history, humanities, the arts, physical education and human development. Education Code Section 44282 (b). A general subject matter examination authorizing teaching multiple subjects shall include an examination of the candidate’s knowledge of the following areas: language studies, literature, mathematics, science, social studies, history the arts, physical education, and human development. The OCC Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs degree will provide a significant foundation in the topics assessed on the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET,) Multiple Subjects exam. Successful completion of the AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs satisfies lower- division preparation for a degree in Liberal Studies or other similar majors.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
Program Learning Outcomes
- Completion of degree will provide a streamlined pathway for transfer to a CSU campus with a Liberal Studies or similar major eventually leading to a credential to teach in elementary classrooms.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL A100 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| orBIOL A100H | Principles of Biology Honors | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| CDE A175 | The Teaching Profession | 3 |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3-4 |
| orESL A100 | ESL College Composition | |
| ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | 3-4 |
| orENGL C1003H | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors | |
| orENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors | |
| orENGL A143 | Children's Literature | |
| orENGL A143H | Children's Literature Honors | |
| orHIST A161 | World History 1 | |
| orHIST A161H | World History 1 Honors | |
| HIST C1001 | History of the United States to 1877 | 3 |
| orHIST C1001H | History of the United States to 1877 - Honors | |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| orPOLS C1000H | American Government and Politics Honors | |
| List A - Select one course from the following: | 4-7 | |
| GEOL A106 | Earth Science for Teachers | 4 |
| PHYS A112 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM A110 & PHYS A110 | Introduction to Chemistryand Conceptual Physics | 8 |
| CHEM A130 & PHYS A110 | Preparation for General Chemistryand Conceptual Physics | 7 |
| List B - Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| orARTH C1100H | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors | |
| ART A103 | Survey of Asian Art | 3 |
| ART A115 | Art of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 |
| DANC A200 | Appreciation Of Dance | 3 |
| MUS A100 | History and Appreciation of Western Classical Music | 3 |
| MUS A105 | Music from Bach Up to Rock | 3 |
| THEA A100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA A101 | Introduction to History and Literature of the Theatre | 3 |
| List C - Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Any course not selected above | ||
| MATH A104 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| HUM A100 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM A101H | Themes in Humanities Honors | 3 |
| Total Major Units | 35-39 | |
| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) | up to 34 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requierment | Varies | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
- Some Program major units may also meet GE requirements.
Program Sequence
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development |
| ENGL C1000or ESL A100 | Academic Reading and Writingor ESL College Composition |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking |
| HIST A161or HIST A161H | World History 1or World History 1 Honors |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CDE A175 |
| BIOL A100or BIOL A100H |
| ENGL C1003or ENGL C1003Hor ENGL C1002or ENGL C1002H |
| HIST C1001or HIST C1001H |
| Cal-GETC GE Area 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Summer |
|---|
| GEOG A100or GEOG A100H |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 1 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| POLS C1000or POLS C1000H |
| PHYS A112 |
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| GEOL A105& A105Lor GEOL A105H and GEOL A105Mor GEOL A106 |
| MATH A104 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE 2 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 1 |
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.
- If ENGL A101 or A101H is not selected.