Social Science, Preparation for Teaching (Single Subject), BA (2023-2024) (AA-T Elementary Teacher Education)

The AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the American Institutions requirement (US1, US2, and US3).

Below is the path to the BA in Social Science, Preparation for Teaching (Single Subject) degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

UDW Directed Self-Placement Exercise Completed
SOCS 139 - World History for Teachers 3 units (Area V)
CCS 185 - Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 units
ECON 109 - Analysis of Economic Issues for Teachers 3 units
HIST 1A - World History to 1500 (if equivalent already taken, then take HIST 1B ) 3 units
- Note: If HIST 1A & HIST 1B equivalents already taken, then take Upper Division US History Course (approved by Social Science Teacher Preparation advisor)
HIST 99 - History Fundamentals 3 units

2nd Semester (13 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
HIST 1B - World History from 1500 3 units
- Note: If HIST 1B equivalent already taken, then take Upper Division US History Course (approved by Social Science Teacher Preparation advisor)
HIST 100W - History Writers’ Workshop 3 units (WID)
Upper Division US History Course (approved by Social Science Teacher Preparation advisor) 4 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

Two Upper Division US History Courses (approved by Social Science Teacher Preparation advisor) 7 total units
SOCS 137 - California History for Teachers 3 units
SOCS 138 - US History for Teachers 3 units (Area S)
Physical Education 2 units

4th Semester (17 units)

POLS 101 - American Government for Teachers 3 units
SOCS 177 - Sociology of Education 3 units
SOCS 195 - Social Science Teacher Preparation 3 units
Upper Division US History Courses (approved by Social Science Teacher Preparation advisor) 8 total units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.