This Certificate of Achievement is meant to be an introduction of the skills required in Elementary Education for students interested in Elementary Education majors (or similar majors) at a CSU that offers baccalaureate degrees.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.
Course | Units | Typically Offered |
1st Semester | ||
CD 106 - Child Growth and DevelopmentM | 3.0 | |
CD 106 - Child Growth and Development (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course provides an overview of human growth from conception to adolescence. The theories of development relevant to life through the teenage years are introduced, and the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of these early stages of life are addressed. This course is appropriate for students preparing for a profession working with children and their families, or those interested in furthering their understanding of child and adolescent development. This course is also designed to meet the Department of Social Services Classification DS1 and applies toward the State of California Title 5 requirement for the Child Development Permit. | ||
ED 110 - Introduction to TeachingM | 3.0 | |
ED 110 - Introduction to Teaching (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of teaching through lecture and observation of K–12 classrooms and public schools. The major aspects of the teaching profession and the diversity of the public school system are examined and discussed, and students gain experience in all three levels of the K–12 system. This course is intended for students considering a career in teaching; 45 hours of structured fieldwork is required. | ||
Select one: COUN 101 / EDEV 101 M | 3.0 | |
COUN 101 - College and Life Success (Same as EDEV 101) (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course provides an exploration of cognitive, psychological, social, and physical factors influencing success in college and in life. Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, personal awareness, life-long learning, self-management, health and wellness, interpersonal communication in a diverse world, and introduction to career and educational planning. Students will learn about the purpose, demands, requirements, and support services of higher education including both Rio Hondo College and four year institutions. EDEV 101 - College and Life Success (Same as COUN 101) (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course explores the cognitive, psychological, social, and physical factors that influence success in college and in life. Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, personal awareness, lifelong learning, self-management, health and wellness, interpersonal communication in a diverse world, and introductory career and educational planning. Students learn about the purpose, demands, and requirements of higher education, as well as student support services, at Rio Hondo College and four-year institutions. | ||
Select one: SPCH 101 / SPCH 101H M | 3.0 | |
SPCH 101 - Public Speaking (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This introductory course is designed to prepare students to be effective oral communicators in all aspects of public presentations, including design and delivery of a public speech. The course is appropriate for all students interested in developing their public speaking knowledge and skills, such as speech communications and languages majors, future teachers, and future business leaders. SPCH 101H - Public Speaking Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This introductory course is designed to prepare students to be effective oral communicators in all aspects of public presentations, including design and delivery of a public speech. The course is appropriate for all students interested in developing their public speaking knowledge and skills, such as speech communications and languages majors, future teachers, and future business leaders. This course is designed for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 12.0 | |
Total Units for Elementary Teacher Education COA program | 12.0 | |
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
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