The Associate of Arts in liberal studies: elementary teacher preparation is designed to provide students (who intend to enroll in a baccalaureate teacher preparation program) with a pattern of coursework necessary to transition into upper division course requirements. 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 graduate of the Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies: Elementary Teacher Preparation will:
- Complete the major core requirements (29 units).
- Complete the prescribed pattern of general education courses (23 units).
- Complete a total of 60 associate degree applicable units.
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
Total Units:
14.0
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Total Units:
16
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Total Units:
15 - 16
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
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
Roger Hall
805-922-6966 ext. 3427
rhall@hancockcollege.edu
Department Secretary
Yvette Valadez-Andrade 805-922-6966 ext. 3334
yandrade@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Rick Rantz
805-922-6966 ext. 3599
rrantz@hancockcollege.edu
Location
Santa Maria CampusBldg. C, Rm. 25
805-922-6966 ext. 3732
