Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T)

is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a CSU campus for completion of a baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies: Teacher Preparation or similar major.

Students are required to complete:

  • a minimum of 54 semester units in the major with a grade of C or better while maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework;
  • 60 semester CSU-transferable units using the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU-GE Breadth);
  • No more than 60 semester units are required.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer will also assist Elementary Teacher Education major students to transfer to a UC or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements. 

Note: The IGETC cannot be used for this degree.

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For more information, contact:

Joya L. Chavarin, Ed.D.
Faculty and Education Coordinator
jchavarin@peralta.edu / p: 510-985-9607
To schedule a appointment and learn more about the program: calendly.com/drchavarin