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Welcome to the Transfer page on the Pathways to Teaching Website. The Pathways to Teaching Program and the Transfer Center work together to provide a variety of services for students.
We strongly encourage all students to take advantage of the specialized resources and services that will assist you in achieving your academic and career goals. Through Pathways & the Transfer Center, students have the opportunity to partake in a myriad of activities and events that will help you decide upon the college/university that best suits your individual needs. Remember, the key to transfer success lies in early research and advisement!
To get further information on transfer activities, visit the Transfer Center website.
Students participating in the Pathways to Teaching program at SCC obtain valuable information which allows them to transfer to a four-year college or university, that offers a subject matter approved teacher preparation program. Various resources and services include the following:
Researching Transfer Institutions
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- Guidance in Selecting and Researching Transfer Institutions. Students who are undecided about their major and transfer institution should seek one-to-one assistance with a knowledgeable Transfer Center Specialist. Students have direct access to resources such as UC, CSU, and private school catalogues, guides to colleges and universities, and informational brochures and flyers that will help students decide on which college or university best suits their needs.
University Representative Appointments
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- Individual Appointments with University Representatives. Students can meet individually with college representatives to get up-to-date information on transfer requirements, housing, financial aid and scholarships, as well as many more services.
- UCI Teach. SCC students have the unique opportunity to participate in a teaching academy designed for community college students. UCI Teach offers several academic benefits for second-year students. Some of these services include: book vouchers, faculty mentoring, free tutoring, and offers eligible students junior-level admission status.
Future Teacher Conferences
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- SCC Future Teacher Conference. The event is conducted during the spring semester and is open to SCC studentS planning to become teachers in the K-12 system. It includes a keynote speaker, break-out sessions on important topics for future teachers, and a university information fair highlighting teacher preparation programs at various four-year universities. For more information on the conference, please visit the "What's Happening" page.
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Articulation. SCC has course-to-course articulation agreements with various CSU, UC, and private colleges that offer subject-matter approved programs. Students are advised to meet with a counselor or transfer center specialist to make certain they have correct information and are taking courses that are transferable and meet major requirements.
- Transfer Workshops. Transfer workshops are available for students who would like to find out specific requirements involved in the transfer process.
CSU / UC Application Workshops
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- CSU / UC Application Workshops. CSU and UC application workshops are provided for students throughout the year to assist in completing the admissions application. Students are taken through the application process step-by-step to ensure that it is filled out properly.
University Teacher Preparation Presentations
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- CSU, UC, and Private University Presentations and Seminars. Representatives from four-year institutions conduct presentations on the teacher preparation programs available at their schools. These informative workshops are specifically designed for high school and community college students who would like to learn more about the requirements and services available at various colleges and universities with multiple subject, single subject, and education specialist teaching credential programs.
Teacher Education Resource Information
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- Teacher Education Resource Information and Materials. The following resources are available for students interested in the teaching profession: Subject-Matter Preparation Programs, Credential and Master's Degree Programs, Testing Information, guides to college programs in Teacher Preparation, and informational flyers, pamphlets, and brochures for teachers.
CBEST Test Preparation Series
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- CBEST Test Preparation Series. The CBEST, (or California Basic Educational Skills Test), was specifically designed to meet requirements of laws relating to employment and credentialing. Students that are seeking to obtain a teaching credential are required to demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematic skills. Therefore, students planning on pursuing a teaching credential and have completed English 101 and Math 105 or 140, are ready to take this exam. SCC/SAC Community Services Program offers a CBEST Preparation Series for students to partake in an intensive review and preparation in all contact areas of the exam.
For Additional Information
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For additional information regarding transfer services or to sign up for an event, please contact Kalonji Saterfield at 714/628-4797 or visit the Pathways to Teaching Program Office at Building D, Room 104S.
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