Degree Requirements

A.A. Degree
The degree is designed for students who wish to earn a multiple-subject teaching credential authorizing them to teach in grade K-5. Students will study a broad range of subjects to prepare them for teaching, including English, mathematics, science, social science, visual and performing arts, and human development. Competencies will be assessed regularly through projects, examinations, laboratory experiments, and presentations. Program assessment will be conducted by tracking student placement in teacher preparation programs at the university level

General Information
Majoring in Education will afford students the opportunity to complete the first two years of lower division coursework for their intended transfer institution and, depending upon the program selected, up to 45 hours of the required fieldwork for the credential.

El Camino College Major Requirements
Transfer Degree Option: Students must complete the requirements listed on the guide sheet for a transfer institution.

Teacher Preparation Option: (pending approval by the California Community College System Office): English 1A, Mathematics 70; Speech Communication 1 or English 1C; History 1A, Political Science 1; Geography 5 or Child Development 3 or History 3; one course from: Biology 10, Geology 6, Physical Science 25; one course from: Art 1, Dance 1, English 15A, 15B, 35, 36, 40A, 40B, 42, 43, 44, Music 11, 12, Theatre 1 Total Units: 27-28

Preparation for the Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements. Also, please contact the Teacher Education Preparation (TEP) Program at 310-660-3593, ext. 3753.