Elementary Teacher Education map for 2025-2026

Program maps are for reference only. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan or visit CSU Transfer Planner for more options.

Chabot College: Elementary Teacher Education

Term 1 — Fall

4 courses13–14 credits
Introduction to Public Speaking
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 3–4 credits
Child Growth and Development
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 3 credits
Academic Reading and Writing
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites
Make a counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).
  • Milestone
Get tutoring and academic support early in the semester.
  • Milestone
Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone

Term 2 — Spring

4 courses14 credits
Descriptive Physics
  • Major
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites
Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites
Number Systems
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 3 credits
Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for summer/fall.
  • Milestone
Visit the Career Center to learn about jobs/internships and meet with a career counselor.
  • Milestone

Term 3 — Fall

4 courses14 credits
Critical Thinking and Writing
  • Major
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites
World History: Beginnings to 1500
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 3 credits
World Regional Geography
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 3 credits
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 4 credits
Support and Activities
  • Milestone
Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). Priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone
Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for spring classes.
  • Milestone

Term 4 — Spring

5 courses16 credits
Exploring Education
  • Major
  • 3 credits
U.S. History Through Reconstruction
  • Major
  • 3 credits
American Government and Politics
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 4 credits
  • General Education
  • 3 credits
Submit “Request for Degree or Certificate” form to Admissions & Records Office by April 1st
  • Milestone
Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.
  • Milestone

Ready for the next step?

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