Do you enjoy working with children? Do you have a passion for teaching them new skills and information? If so, you may be interested in pursing a teaching career in the public or private school systems.
Allan Hancock College’s Elementary Teacher Education program prepares students for a career in teaching children in the Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade system. The program develops competencies in critical thinking and communication, both spoken and written, and incorporates the elementary subject matter requirements established by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
The associate in arts in elementary teacher education for transfer prepares students for transfer to a California State University baccalaureate teacher preparation program where they can complete the requirements to become an elementary or special education teacher.
This program will help you to:
- explore teaching theories of education and child development
- gain an understanding of child development across developmental periods
- apply key course concepts through field experiences with children in classrooms
- develop critical thinking skills
- develop communication skills both orally and in writing
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories : Eligible for ENGL 101 or completion of ENGL 514
An introduction to the concepts of biology. Designed for majors in fields other than biological science, the course investigates the nature of science, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and biodiversity. Lecture: 3 hours weekly. Lab: 3 hours weekly.
Advisories : English 101 ENGL 101
This course introduces concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary public schools. Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American Education system, contemporary educational issues, California's content and performance standards and framework, and requirements for earning the teaching credential. This course requires a 48 hour structural field experience (3 hours per week to be scheduled) that provides opportunities to observe and work in an educational setting. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed ECS 130.
Prerequisite : Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
An introduction to the theory and practice of presenting speeches for various situations and audiences. Students will become better communicators by learning how to appropriately select a topic, research, organize, outline, and effectively present informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches. The course is not open to students who received credit for SPCH 101.
Total Units:
14
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
This course examines the major physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis will be made on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories.
Prerequisite : ENGL 101
Introduces the student to the three major types of creative literature: fiction, drama and poetry, with a view to developing greater critical awareness and polishing the writing skills acquired in ENGL 101.
Prerequisite : MATH 331 or prior completion of Math 334 Algebra 2: Part 2
A study of basic concepts of mathematics required for the liberal studies major and the multiple subject teaching credential. It is recommended for current elementary and junior high school teachers. It is also recommended for the career technical single subject education credential candidate. Topics include development of critical thinking, set theory, logic, numeration systems, the set of integers, elementary number theory, the set of rational numbers, the set of real numbers, and measurement of geometric figures.
A TOTAL 10 UNITS IS REQUIRED.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 110 | Chemistry and Society | 4 |
| ECS 132 | Child Identity and Learning | 3 |
| or | ||
| EDUC 132 | Child Identity And Learning | 3 |
| GEOL 100 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 114 | Oceanography | 3 |
| HED 100 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 108 | U S History from 1877 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 118 | United States History | 3 |
| HIST 119 | History of California | 3 |
| MATH 123 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| PHIL 105 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 112 | Logic | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 117 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 118 | Human Development - Lifespan | 3 |
| SPCH 102 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 106 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
Total Units:
16
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite : ENGL 101
Designed to fulfill the critical thinking requirement of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. Students will develop critical thinking and reading skills, focusing upon induction, deduction, logical fallacies and close textual analysis. Emphasizes skills application through writing a sequence of argumentative essays.
Prerequisite : ENGL 101
Introduction to critical thinking and critical writing. The student will learn techniques of practical reasoning and argumentation, with emphasis on application of these techniques in the writing of a sequence of argumentative essays. Topics include: critical reading, argument analysis, recognizing propaganda and stereotypes, clarifying ambiguity, meaning and definition, evaluation evidence, logical correctness versus factual correctness, and common mistakes in reasoning (formal and informal fallacies). Critical writing strategies are emphasized. Sample arguments for analysis are drawn from readings in philosophy and from culturally diverse sources in other fields. This course has been designed to fulfill the IGETC Critical Thinking/English Composition requirement.
A study of the world's major geographic regions. The course focuses on the increasing globalization of the world and a movement towards greater emphasis on cultural diversity.
Introduction to the basic principles of physical science and applications of these principles in everyday life. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: scientific method, measurements, force and motion, work and energy, heat, waves, fluids, electricity, atomic physics, matter, compounds, molecules, chemical reactions, and ions.
Advisories : Eligibility for ENG 101
A study of American government at the national, state, and local levels. Governmental principles, institutions, and their historical development are examined. This course satisfies part of the history and government requirements for the California State Colleges and Universities, University of California, Allan Hancock College, and many private colleges. (F,S)
A TOLAL OF 10 UNITS ARE REQUIRED.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 110 | Chemistry and Society | 4 |
| ECS 132 | Child Identity and Learning | 3 |
| or | ||
| EDUC 132 | Child Identity And Learning | 3 |
| GEOL 100 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 114 | Oceanography | 3 |
| HED 100 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 108 | U S History from 1877 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 118 | United States History | 3 |
| HIST 119 | History of California | 3 |
| MATH 123 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| PHIL 105 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 112 | Logic | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 117 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 118 | Human Development - Lifespan | 3 |
| SPCH 102 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 106 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
Total Units:
16
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
An interdisciplinary, multi-cultural exploration of the development of the great civilizations: China/Japan, Egypt, Greece/Rome, India, Mesopotamian, and Pre-Columbian. Important ideas, events and discoveries are explored through literature, folklore, art history, philosophy, and science. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for HUM 101.
A survey of United States history (New World exploration to 1877) and its method of research through critical thinking involving the economic, political, international, and ethnic factors fundamental for understanding the nation's origins and early development.
Introduction to the basic principles of astronomy and earth sciences and applications of these principles to everyday life. Topics include the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology, structure and formation of the earth, earth quakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, the atmosphere, the ocean, and weather.
A TOTAL OF 10 UNITS IS REQUIRED.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 110 | Chemistry and Society | 4 |
| ECS 132 | Child Identity and Learning | 3 |
| or | ||
| EDUC 132 | Child Identity And Learning | 3 |
| GEOL 100 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 114 | Oceanography | 3 |
| HED 100 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 108 | U S History from 1877 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 118 | United States History | 3 |
| HIST 119 | History of California | 3 |
| MATH 123 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| PHIL 105 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 112 | Logic | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 117 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 118 | Human Development - Lifespan | 3 |
| SPCH 102 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 106 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
If you did not satisfy this requirement with high school coursework or an external exam, complete one of the courses from this list. If you are unsure if you have met this requirement, see a counselor.
- ES 120: Chicano History
- ES 121: African American History
- HIST 120: Chicano History
- HIST 121: African American History
NOTE: Students who started at Allan Hancock College (or any CCC or CSU) prior to Summer 2021 and have maintained continuous enrollment are not required to complete Area F for CSU GE Certification. See a counselor for further information.
Total Units:
17
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 50 units is required for the degree. Required core courses (47 units):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Art Appreciation | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| BIOL 100 | Introductory Biology | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| ECS 100 | Child Growth and Development | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| EDUC 130 | Exploring Teaching | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| ENGL 101 | Freshman Composition: Exposition | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| ENGL 102 | Freshman Composition Literature | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| GEOG 103 | World Regional Geography | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to 1600 | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| HIST 107 | U S History to 1877 | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| MATH 105 | Mathematics for Teachers | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| PHSC 111 | Matter, Energy and Molecules | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| PHSC 112 | Earth and the Universe | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| POLS 103 | American Government | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3.000 - 0.000 |
List A: select one course from the following (3 units):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 103 | Critical Thinking and Composition | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| PHIL 114 | Critical Thinking | 3.000 - 0.000 |
List B: Select the course not selected in List A above and additional courses from List B below to total 10 units, or select all 10 units from the courses in List B below:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| CHEM 110 | Chemistry and Society | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| ECS 132 | Child Identity and Learning | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| EDUC 132 | Child Identity And Learning | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| GEOL 100 | Physical Geology | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| GEOL 114 | Oceanography | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| HED 100 | Social and Personal Health & Wellness | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| HIST 108 | U S History from 1877 to Present | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| HIST 118 | United States History | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| HIST 119 | History of California | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| MATH 123 | Elementary Statistics | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| PHIL 105 | Ethics | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| PHIL 112 | Logic | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| PSY 117 | Child Psychology | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| PSY 118 | Human Development - Lifespan | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| COMM 102 | Small Group Communication | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| COMM 106 | Argumentation and Debate | 3.000 - 0.000 |
General Education
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
This course examines the major physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis will be made on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories.
Prerequisite : Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
Introduction to the basic principles of physical science and applications of these principles in everyday life. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: scientific method, measurements, force and motion, work and energy, heat, waves, fluids, electricity, atomic physics, matter, compounds, molecules, chemical reactions, and ions.
Total Units:
14
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories : English 101 ENGL 101
This course introduces concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary public schools. Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American Education system, contemporary educational issues, California's content and performance standards and framework, and requirements for earning the teaching credential. This course requires a 48 hour structural field experience (3 hours per week to be scheduled) that provides opportunities to observe and work in an educational setting. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed ECS 130.
Prerequisite : MATH 331 or prior completion of Math 334 Algebra 2: Part 2
A study of basic concepts of mathematics required for the liberal studies major and the multiple subject teaching credential. It is recommended for current elementary and junior high school teachers. It is also recommended for the career technical single subject education credential candidate. Topics include development of critical thinking, set theory, logic, numeration systems, the set of integers, elementary number theory, the set of rational numbers, the set of real numbers, and measurement of geometric figures.
Introduction to the basic principles of astronomy and earth sciences and applications of these principles to everyday life. Topics include the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology, structure and formation of the earth, earth quakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, the atmosphere, the ocean, and weather.
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
16
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories : Eligible for ENGL 101 or completion of ENGL 514
An introduction to the concepts of biology. Designed for majors in fields other than biological science, the course investigates the nature of science, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and biodiversity. Lecture: 3 hours weekly. Lab: 3 hours weekly.
Prerequisite : ENGL 101
Introduces the student to the three major types of creative literature: fiction, drama and poetry, with a view to developing greater critical awareness and polishing the writing skills acquired in ENGL 101.
Advisories : Eligibility for ENG 101
A study of American government at the national, state, and local levels. Governmental principles, institutions, and their historical development are examined. This course satisfies part of the history and government requirements for the California State Colleges and Universities, University of California, Allan Hancock College, and many private colleges. (F,S)
An introduction to the theory and practice of presenting speeches for various situations and audiences. Students will become better communicators by learning how to appropriately select a topic, research, organize, outline, and effectively present informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches. The course is not open to students who received credit for SPCH 101.
You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.
NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.
Total Units:
16
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories : ENGL 101
An introduction to the earth's physical geography, addressing the origins, patterns and interconnections of weather/climate, water, landforms, living systems and human culture.
An interdisciplinary, multicultural exploration of the development of the great civilizations: China/Japan, Egypt, Greece/Rome, India, Mesopotamian, and Pre-Columbian. Important ideas, events and discoveries are explored through literature, folklore, art history, philosophy, and science. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for History 101.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Ethnic Studies 121
- History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
- Political Science 101, 103
Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.
- Early Childhood Studies 102
- Emergency Medical Services 102
- Food Science and Nutrition 109
- Health Education 100
- Personal Development 101
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Anthropology 107
- English 150, 151, 152, 153
- Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
- Fashion 105
- Film 122
- History 120, 121
ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies
Total Units:
15
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
Elementary Teacher Preparation Major Requirements Required core courses (29 units):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Art Appreciation | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| DANC 101 | Dance Appreciation | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| DRMA 103 | Introduction to Theatre | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| ECS 100 | Child Growth and Development | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| EDUC 130 | Exploring Teaching | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| POLS 103 | American Government | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| ENGL 102 | Freshman Composition Literature | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| PHSC 111 | Matter, Energy and Molecules | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| PHSC 112 | Earth and the Universe | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| MATH 105 | Mathematics for Teachers | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| MATH 131 | College Algebra | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| MATH 135 | Calculus with Applications | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| MATH 141 | Precalculus | 6.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| MATH 181 | Calculus 1 | 4.000 - 0.000 |
Recommended electives: (Please see a counselor for specific CSU campus requirements)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| HIST 119 | History of California | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| MATH 123 | Elementary Statistics | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| PSY 117 | Child Psychology | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| PHIL 102 | Existence and Reality | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| PHIL 105 | Ethics | 3.000 - 0.000 |
General Education Requirements Required general education courses (23 units)
Category 1 Natural Sciences
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100 | Introductory Biology | 4.000 - 0.000 |
Category 2A Human Institutions: Social Science
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 103 | World Regional Geography | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Category 2B Human Institutions: American History or Government
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 107 | U S History to 1877 | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Category 3: Humanities
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 103 | East Asian Civilization | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| HUM 103 | East Asian Civilization | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Category 4A Language and Rationality: Written Composition
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Freshman Composition: Exposition | 4.000 - 0.000 |
Category 4B Language and Rationality: Communication and Analytical Thinking
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 103 | Critical Thinking and Composition | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| PHIL 112 | Logic | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| PHIL 114 | Critical Thinking | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| or | ||
| COMM 106 | Argumentation and Debate | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Category 5: Living Skills
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HED 100 | Social and Personal Health & Wellness | 3.000 - 0.000 |
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Contact Information
Department Chair
Thesa Roepke
805-922-6966 ext. 3436
troepke@hancockcollege.edu
Administrative Assistant
Sandra C. Orozco
805-922-6966 ext. 3401
sorozco@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Sofia Ramirez-Gelpi
805-922-6966 ext. 3325
sgelpi@hancockcollege.edu
Location
Santa Maria CampusBldg. H
805-922-6966 ext. 3401
