Associate Degree for Transfer in Elementary Teacher Education
Riverside City CollegeAbout this program
Associate Degree for Transfer in Elementary Teacher Education
The Associate of Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T) offers lower division coursework examining content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level. Students will explore the core principles and practices of a liberal studies curriculum in order to build a foundation appropriate for entry into advanced study in teacher preparation.
The students also have the opportunity to participate in supervised fieldwork in K-8 settings. This degree is designed to facilitate students transferring to the California State University System with an Associate Degree in Elementary Teacher Education. With this degree, the student will be prepared to enter into a Bachelor Degree Program designed to prepare them to teach in a K-8 classroom. This option prepares students for transfer to CSU to major in either a General Track Liberal Studies Program or an Integrated Liberal Studies/Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program.
Admission requirements
RCC has only two international student admission requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent OR over the age of 18 (minors may be considered for special admission)
- TOEFL iBT 45 or equivalent
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Fall/Spring
- Education 1
- English 1A/1AH
- Ethnic Studies 1 or 3 or 7 or 8
- Math 26
Intersession (Winter/summer)
Biology 1
Fall/Spring
- Art History 1/ 1H or 2/ 2H or 5 or 6/ 6H or Music 19/ 19H or Theater Arts 3
- Early Childhood Education 20
- English 1B/ 1BH
- Geography 3
Intersession (Winter/summer)
Communication Studies 1
Fall/Spring
- Anthropolgy 2/ 2H or 3 or 4
- History 6/6H
- History 1
- Physics 10 and 11
Intersession (Winter/summer)
Art 1 or Spanish 1
Fall/Spring
- Chemistry 2A
- Geography 4
- Health Science 1
- Political Science 1/ 1H
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the college website for more information.
Tuition
Tuition fees: $435 per unit for international students.
Career paths
- Kindergarten Teacher, except Special Ed.
- Elementary School Teacher except Special Ed.
- Middle School Teacher except Special Ed. & CTE
- Education Administrators, Elementary School
- Instructional Coordinators
- Teacher Assistants
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About this institute

Riverside City College
Riverside City College (RCC) is one of the best colleges in the USA for many international students. RCC was founded in 1916 and is located in beautiful Southern California close beaches and many other major attractions in Los Angeles, San...
Why study at Riverside City College
Affordable
Save over $80,00 (compare with UC) and receive up to $2,500 international student scholarship.
Great Location
Located in Southern California near Los Angeles, just a 1-hour drive to the beach, mountains, and theme parks.
Easy Admission
No SAT/ACT and low TOEFL/IELTS Score requirement. Just three simple and fast admission steps.
Safe Community
24/7 on-campus police service and support. Low campus crime rate.
Transfer Opportunities
Transfer 2+2 to top US Universities including UCLA, UCB, Columbia, USC, and more!
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