Elementary Teacher Education
A.A.-T Degree Education · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units
The Elementary Teacher Education degree provides a strong liberal studies foundation for students seeking to teach in an elementary school. The coursework is designed to meet the introductory content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level. The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education is fully transferable to the CSU. Students who meet the CSU’s minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed priority admission to a CSU campus, though not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With this degree you will be required to take no more than 60 semester or 90 quarter units after transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree if you transfer into a program at the CSU that’s similar to the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer. To earn the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer, students must: 1. Complete 60 semester 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 in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by Solano Community College District 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 3. Complete all courses within the major with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis
Program Learning Outcomes
Apply an understanding of child development theories and ethical standards to the development of a personal teaching philosophy.
Apply an understanding of how diverse cultural beliefs and social, political, and/or historical context impact forms of human expression.
Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills and an understanding of the scientific method, consistent with elementary level standards.
Critically evaluate strategies and techniques for working with culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse populations, including children with special education needs.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Teacher Education Major | 57 | |
| Courses Required - Education | 6 | |
| CDFS 038 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDUC 001 | Elementary Teacher Education | 2 |
| OCED 090 | Occupational Work Experience | 1 |
| Courses Required - Liberal Arts and Social Science | 27 | |
| COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing | 4 | |
| ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 | |
| ENGL 002 | Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature | 4 |
| GEOG 004 | World Geography | 3 |
| HIST 002 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 017 | History of the United States to 1877 | 3 |
| POLS C100 American Government and Politics | 3 | |
| Courses Required - Science and Math | 15 | |
| BIO 015 | Introduction to Biology | 4 |
| GEOL 006 | Earth Science | 3 |
| GEOL 006L | Earth Science Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 055 | Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers - Number Systems | 3 |
| PHSC 012 | Introduction to Principles of Physical Science | 4 |
| List A: (select one course) | 3 | |
| ARTH 001 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| MUSC 008 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
| THEA 006 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| DANC 004 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| List B: (select two courses) | 6 | |
| CDFS 053 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDFS 062 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practices | 3 |
| CDFS 064 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |