Elementary Teacher Education

Do you enjoy working with children? Do you have a passion for teaching them new skills and information? If so, you may be interested in pursing a teaching career in the public or private school systems.

Allan Hancock College’s Elementary Teacher Education program prepares students for a career in teaching children in the Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade system. 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 associate in arts in elementary teacher education for transfer prepares students for transfer to a California State University baccalaureate teacher preparation program where they can complete the requirements to become an elementary or special education teacher.

This program will help you to:

• explore teaching theories of education and child development
• gain an understanding of child development across developmental periods
• apply key course concepts through field experiences with children in classrooms
• develop critical thinking skills
• develop communication skills both orally and in writing

Degrees and Certificates Offered

Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.

Associate in Arts for Transfer- Elementary Teacher Education

To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.

 

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