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  "college": "sierra-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "departmentName": "Education",
  "id": "education--elemteachereducation",
  "name": "Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer",
  "award": "AA-T Degree",
  "department": "education",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/education/#elemteachereducation",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This program is designed for prospective California State University transfer students who intend to become elementary school teachers.  Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to identify principles that underlie effective relationships with others, basic observation tools, and basic lesson plans; identify academic requirements and experiences needed to obtain a teaching credential; define the role and function of the teacher in the public elementary school setting; and explain the ways in which a student's social environment, motivation, and behavior impact student learning.\n\nThe Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing within the CSU system. Students are also given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.\n\nTo earn the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:\n\n-   completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and\n-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)\n\nThe exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.\n\nIt is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.\n\n**RESTRICTION:** International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer."
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      "title": "Required Courses",
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          "code": "BIOL 0011",
          "title": "Concepts of Biology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 0056 & BIOL 0056L",
          "title": "Biology: A Human Perspectiveand Biology: A Human Perspective Laboratory",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESCI 0010 & ESCI 0010L",
          "title": "Introduction to Earth Scienceand Introduction to Earth Science Laboratory",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EDU 0010",
          "title": "Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching with Field Experience",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1000",
          "title": "Academic Reading and Writing",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL 0001B",
          "title": "Introduction to Literature",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL 0044",
          "title": "Children's Literature",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HDEV 0009",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST 0017A",
          "title": "United States History to 1877",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST 0050",
          "title": "World History to 1500",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "POLS C1000",
          "title": "American Government and Politics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select 3 units from the following:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARHI 0101",
          "title": "Art Appreciation",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 0002",
          "title": "Music Appreciation",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 0013",
          "title": "Introduction to Theatre",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select a Mathematics Option:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 0017",
          "title": "Concepts of Mathematics",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 0018",
          "title": "The Nature of Mathematics",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 0019",
          "title": "Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "42"
        }
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