Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Elementary Teacher Education
2020-2021 Map
Total Units: 54 - 57
Term 1
15 - 16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF-14: Child Growth/Development | 3 | CDF-14 counts for CSU Chico US Diversity graduation requirement. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the major physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between developmental processes and environmental factors including abuse and neglect. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (C-ID CDEV 100). |
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| MATH-4: Concpt- Math Teach I | 3 | Recommended math placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 or Equivalent This course focuses on the development of quantitative reasoning skills through in-depth, integrated explorations of topics in mathematics, including real number systems and subsystems. Emphasis is on comprehension and analysis of mathematical concepts and applications of logical reasoning. (C-ID MATH 120). |
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| EDUC-2: Intro to Education | 3 | EDUC-2 requires 51 hours of field experience. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today’s contemporary schools, Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California’s Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP), and Teacher Performance Standards (TPS). In addition to class time, the course requires 51 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California’s diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. (C-ID EDUC 200). |
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| Required Core Choice (English Composition) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| CSU Area E Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 2
15 - 17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| ENGL-4: Introduction to Literature | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 or ENGL 3 This course concentrates on introducing students to a wealth of representative literary works from the major genres. Additionally, the course develops the basic skills necessary in literary analysis, namely critical reading, analytical writing, and research methods. Emphasis is placed on investigating and appreciating the cultural, historical, and aesthetic aspects of literary works chosen from at least four of the five literary genres. (C-ID ENGL 120). |
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| CSU Area B4 Choice (Select One) | 3 - 5 | Math Placement varies depending on high school coursework. Department strongly recommends MATH-5, a prerequisite for the major at CSU Chico. | |
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| List B: ART-1, DRAM-2, or MUS-1 (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Required Core Choice: HIST-8 or POS-2 (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Required Core Choice: CMST-2 or CMST-2H | 3 | ||
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Term 3
14 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List A: CMST-14, ENGL-11, MATH-7, PHIL-6, or PHIL-8(Select one) | 3 | Double counts for CSU Area A3 | |
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| BIOL-1: Introduction to Biology | 4 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a survey of the basic principles and concepts used by biologists to explain how organisms live and survive. Topics include ecology, a survey of the worlds organisms, genetics, evolution, cell structure and function, and energy conversions. |
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| Required Core Choice: PSC-11 or PSC-12 (Select One) | 4 | ||
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| Required Core Choice: GEOG-8 or HIST-3 (Select One) | 3 | HIST-3 and GEOG-8 will double count for CSU Chico Global Cultures graduation requirement. | |
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Term 4
10 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice: PSC-11 or PSC-12 (Select One) | 4 | ||
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| Required Core Choice: GEOG-8 or HIST-3 (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Required Core Choice: HIST-8 or POS-2 (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Department recommends EDUC-4, EDUC-5, PSY-36, PSY-41, CMST-6, or HIST-5. | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Department recommends EDUC-4, EDUC-5, PSY-36, PSY-41, CMST-6, or HIST-5. | ||
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