Education/Teaching

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, including (a) a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Students must show proof of negative Tuberculosis as well as immunizations or immunity to Tetanus, Pertussis, and Diphtheria. Annual flu shots or physician's exemption from the flu shot are also required prior to participating in the lab or working with young children.
• Students must have the ability to pass a background check through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Exemptions are granted by the Department of Social Services and Commission on Teacher Credentialing on an individual basis.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• integrate the developmental theories of child development into his or her implementation of teaching practices and curriculum.
• demonstrate a broad understanding of biological, social, cognitive, and cultural factors influencing children's development and learning.
• incorporate knowledge from areas of general education into his or her knowledge base to facilitate his or her ability to teach in a multiple subject classroom.

This Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer is designed for students transferring into Child Development with the goal of teaching in the elementary schools of California. It is aligned with the Child Development Elementary Education Pre-Credential Major.

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, including (a) a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• clarify and articulate career goals of becoming an elementary school teacher.
• integrate the attitudes, actions, dispositions, and behaviors required of a professional educator into a teaching skill set.
• apply analytical reading, writing, research, and critical thinking skills to gain knowledge and teach it to others.
• demonstrate the breadth of knowledge necessary for teaching in a classroom with multiple subject areas.

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer enables students to transfer to a four-year college or university that accepts the degree and complete the requirements to become a credentialed K-8 Teacher. The liberal studies courses in the degree offer a broad educational foundation useful in many careers.

¹ECE 327 is open to students working 30 hours or more in a licensed early care and education program.

²ECE 328 is open to students working 30 hours or more in a licensed early care and education program.

³Students interested in working with children under the age of 2 years should take an infant course.

The Early Childhood Education Foundations Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• students should be aware they will need to show proof of negative Tuberculosis as well as immunizations or immunity to Tetanus, Pertussis, and Diphtheria. Annual flu shots or physician's exemption from the flu shot are also required prior to volunteering or being employed to work with children.
• have the ability to pass a background check through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to employment. Exemptions are granted by the Department of Social Services and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing on an individual basis.

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

• The program is open to all interested students. Students should be aware of the health, safety, and background checks required prior to employment.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• provide service in the care, development, and education of culturally and linguistically diverse children in early care and education settings.
• demonstrate knowledge of typical and atypical development of children and the many factors influencing development.
• compare and contrast developmentally appropriate educational practices with those that are inappropriate.
• evaluate and assess research, curriculum, program practices, developmental assessments, and other issues in the field of child development and early childhood education.

Students receiving an A.A. degree in Child Development are eligible for employment in the diverse early care and education field. Students who successfully complete this program may serve as educators in classrooms or as employees in other settings that require knowledge of child development and best practices in early care and education. This degree prepares students for further study in child development by offering foundational theoretical courses. Upon completion of this degree, students would be eligible for the Child Development Permit at the Teacher Level.

The Teacher Education Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Ability to pass the Criminal Record Clearance or receive an exemption proving eligibility to work with children
• Test negative for tuberculosis

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• understand and identify requirements, expectations, and dispositions required in the teaching profession.
• apply child development theory to their work with children, integrating theory of development in the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social domains into their teaching practices.
• demonstrate and apply culturally sensitive, anti-bias, equity based practices in interactions with children and families.
• build a knowledge base in a number of general education topics necessary for teaching multiple subjects in the elementary school setting.

This program is specifically designed to introduce students to the teaching profession in elementary school. Students completing the program would have the ability before transfer to work in before and after school programs for school age children.