Teaching EC-6, grades 4-8, Special Ed.
Associate of Arts in Teaching AAT 1 - Grades EC-6, Grades 4-8 and Special Education EC-12
The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree is a state-board approved collegiate degree program consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. The AAT degree is fully transferable to any Texas public university offering baccalaureate degree programs leading to initial teaching certifications.
All interested students should see the Education Division Director. The AAT 1 degree plan is for students interested in teaching grades early childhood-6th grade, grades 4-8 and special education EC-12.
| Course Subject | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| EDUC-1301 | Introduction to Teaching Profession | 3 |
| ENGL-1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH-1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| NATURAL SCIENCE W/LAB | Choose 4 hours from: BIOL-1306/1106, BIOL-1307/1107, BIOL-1309/1109, BIOL-2301/2101, BIOL-2302/2102, BIOL-2306/2106 or CHEM-1306/1106, CHEM-1307/1107, CHEM-1311/1111, CHEM-1312/1112, or GEOL-1303/1103, GEOL-1304/1104 |
4 |
| HIST-1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH-1350 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I | 3 |
| ENGL-1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| GOVT-2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| HIST-1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| SPCH-1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDUC-2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | 3 |
| GOVT-2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
|
PSYC-2301 or SOCI-1301 |
General Psychology or Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| BIOL-1308/1108 | Biology for Non Science Majors I with Lab |
4 |
| PHED-1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sports | 1 |
| Total Hours: | 14 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| LIT. | Choose 3 hours from: ENGL-2322, ENGL-2323, ENGL-2326,ENGL-2331 or ENGL-2341 |
3 |
| ELECTIVE | Related to content area you will teach. | 3 |
|
COSC-1301 or SPCH-1318 |
Choose 3 hrs from: Intro. Computing orInterpersonal Communication |
3 |
| FINE ARTS | Choose 3 hours from: DRAM-1310, ARTS-1301, or MUSIC-1306 |
3 |
| PHED-1304 | Personal-Community Health I | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Grand Total: | 60 | |
*Please check 4-year institution transfer policy.