Elementary Teacher Education
Program Overview
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Our Mission
The Teacher Preparation Pipeline program mission is to identify future teachers and give them an opportunity to start their career pathway to teaching by starting at the Community College level. This program is designed to support students that are interested in K-12 education and/or students and professionals working in industry who want to teach Career and Technical Education (CTE).
Student Opportunity
Students will have the exciting opportunity to be mentored by outstanding local faculty when enrolled in EDUC80 and EDUC80L. EDUC80 provides a general introduction to educational theory and practice while EDUC80L provides Service Learning opportunities in educational contexts throughout the area. Both courses are designed for individuals that are considering a career in education or would like to learn more about education in the elementary, secondary, or CTE fields. The courses provide opportunities for observation and participation in and beyond classroom situations, as well as exposing students to the requirements, duties, and responsibilities of the teaching profession.
This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit https://www.cabrillo.edu/counseling/
For a more detailed program map of suggested courses, see the Elementary Teacher Education AA-T program map.
Transfer Pathways
This suggested course sequence is a transfer pathway to CSUMB Liberal Studies Integrated with Teacher Education Credential Transfer Pathway.