Liberal Studies – Elementary Teacher Preparation – Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts (AA) in Liberal Studies degree is offered for the student intending to transfer to San Jose State University and obtain a Bachelor’s Degree leading toward the career of teaching. The program provides an excellent foundation in general education including the arts, sciences, humanities, and critical thinking. Students completing the degree will have completed the lower general education and will be able to have that series of courses certified at the time of transfer to San Jose State University. The major courses also further enhance the liberal studies emphasis for depth and breadth of study. Students interested in transferring to other California State Universities offering teacher preparation programs should also review the major sheet for an Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T).
A grade of “C” or better is required in all coursework for the major.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE A COUNSELOR, VISIT THE CAREER/TRANSFER CENTER, OR CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:
| Name/Office | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Counseling Department | 408-288-3750 |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Provide the core requirements for transfer to SJSU as Liberal Studies major
- Offer students a degree option who desire a major in liberal education
Degree Requirements
Area A: Communication in the English Language
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMS 020 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 001A | English Composition | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Critical Thinking/Composition | ||
| Logic and Critical Thinking | ||
| Total Units | 9 | |
Area B: Physical Universe and Life Forms
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| General Chemistry | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry | ||
| Intro to General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry | ||
| (CHEM 015 or CHEM 032A preferred) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics I | ||
| General Physics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Human Biology (preferred) | ||
| General Biology | ||
| MATH 052 | Mathematics for Elementary Education | 3 |
| Total Units | 15-17 | |
Area C: Arts and Humanities
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C1: | ||
| Introductory Music (preferred) | ||
| or select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art History: Prehistoric Through Gothic | ||
| Survey of Art History: Renaissance to the Present | ||
| Survey of Asian Art | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Exploring the World of Music | ||
| Music Appreciation: Western Civilization | ||
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | ||
| Beginning Acting | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| C2: | ||
| English Composition (preferred) | ||
A “C” or better is required, a C- is not acceptable | ||
| or select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Great Works of Literature | ||
| Women in Literature | ||
| The Short Story | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare | ||
| Memoir Writing | ||
| Mexican-American Literature | ||
| Survey of American Literature I | ||
| Survey of American Literature II | ||
| Survey of British Literature I | ||
| Survey of British Literature II | ||
| Select one certified course in C-1 or C-2 but different discipline. | 3 | |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Area D: Social and Behavioral Science
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 017A | History of the United States | 3 |
| HIST 017B | History of the United States | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Street Law | ||
| Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems | ||
| Child, Family and Community | ||
| African American Culture | ||
| Vietnamese Women in the U.S. | ||
| Introduction to Global Studies | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Global Citizenship/Civics | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Sports in Society | ||
| Deaf Culture | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| International Law and Human Rights | ||
| Total Units | 9 | |
Area E: Lifelong Learning
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 070 | Child Development | 3 |
| or PSYCH 092 | Developmental Psychology | |
| Kinesiology PE (must be different activities) | 2 | |
| Total Units | 5 | |
Graduation Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Area A - E Total | 47-49 | |
| Additional Graduation and Liberal Studies Requirements | 11-13 | |
Approved Program Specific Electives (see below) | ||
| Total Units | 60-62 | |
Approved Program Specific Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 063 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 104 | Art and Creativity for Children | 3 |
| ECE 105 | Language Development for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 107 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECE 108 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Child Care | 3 |
| ECE 109 | Music, Movement, and Rhythm Activities for Children | 3 |
| ECE 145 | The Child With Special Needs | 3 |
| ECE 146 | Child Guidance and Discipline | 2 |
| ECE 147 | Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| ANTH 063 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| COMS 035 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 033 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 080 | Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 081 | Introduction to African American Literature | 3 |
| ETH 020 | African American Culture | 3 |
| ETH 026 | Vietnamese Women in the U.S. | 3 |
| ETH 027 | Introduction to Race & Ethnicity in American History | 3 |
| ETH 030 | Chicana/o Culture | 3 |
| ETH 031 | Social Justice Issues in Mexican American Communities | 3 |
| ETH 037A | Mexican American History I | 3 |
| ETH 037B | Mexican American History II | 3 |
| ETH 041 | Vietnamese American Culture | 3 |
| GLOBL 007 | Global Citizenship/Civics | 3 |
| HIST 009 | Women in American History | 3 |
| HIST 021 | African American History | 3 |
| HIST 024 | History and Culture of the American Indian | 3 |
| HUMNT 003 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| KIN 010 | Sports in Society | 3 |
| PSYCH 035 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| SL 015 | Deaf Culture | 3 |