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Become an Elementary School Teacher, Start at Foothill!

• Take classes with us, earning your .
• Transfer to a CSU and earn a Bachelor's degree. We recommend a  Liberal Studies degree designed for elementary teachers.
• After completing your bachelors degree at a CSU, you can earn your California State  for eligibility to teach at the elementary school level. Some universities will incorporate the credential program into a BA or MA degree program.
• For information about California requirements for the credential, see the 

Program Map See the  to plan your courses!

Learning Outcomes

After completing the Elementary Teacher Education program, you will be able to: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of the teaching profession including requirements and evaluation of effectiveness
• Identify major economic, political, and social policies that have affected the American school system
• Describe curriculum and instruction, including development and design

TK/ PK3 Qualifications

If you're a credentialed teacher, looking to take ECE/CHLD classes in order to qualify to teach Transitional Kindergarten or earn the PK3 Credential, read on!

Here is a list of core courses that we would recommend for someone with no ECE units earned so far. They appear in the order we would recommend a student would take them, though they really can be taken in any order.

These are quarter unit classes, and equal 38 quarter units or 25 1/3 semester units.

If you have previous coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or are unsure about which classes you鈥檝e already completed, you are encouraged to contact Nicole Kerbey(kerbeynicole@fhda.edu) to create a plan that fits your needs.

To learn more about current TK/PK teaching requirements, visit the and review . It is also recommended that you consult with your district and/or County Office of Education regarding your specific status.