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TEACHING
The Associate of Arts Degree (AAT), teaching major is a specialized degree designed for
students desiring to enter the teaching profession. It provides students seeking a
baccalaureate degree and teacher certification a fully transferable degree to Texas state
universities that have educator preparation programs.
Three AAT areas of specialization are offered:
1.
4-8, EC-12 special education
2.
7-12, EC-12 other than special education
3.
EC-6
*University requirements into teaching programs vary. Students are encouraged to contact the
intended transferring university for specific degree requirements.
4-8 & EC-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION AAT
4-8, EC-12 Special Education,
complete core curriculum AND requires:
•
MATH 1350, MATH 1351 or equivalent (3-6 SCHs)
•
Additional science beyond the core curriculum may be required.
Check university for
requirements
•
EDUC 1301,EDUC 2301 (6 SCHs)
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 1301 English Composition I.............................. 3
HIST 1301 U.S. History I .................................................. 3
Creative Arts......................................................................... 3
EDUC 1301 Intro to Teaching ....................................... 3
Core MATH............................................................................ 3
15
Second Semester
Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 1302 English Composition II .............................3
HIST 1302 U.S. History II .................................................3
EDUC 2301 Intro to Special Populations...................3
Life & Physical Science......................................................4
Social & Behavioral Science............................................3
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
Language, Philosophy, & Culture................................. 3
GOVT 2305 U.S. Government & Constitution ......... 3
Component Area Requirement (CAO......................... 3
Life & Physical Science..................................................... 4
MATH 1350 Math for Teachers I ................................. 3
16
Second Semester
Sem. Hrs.
GOVT 2306 Texas Government & Constitution......3
Life & Physical Science......................................................4
Component Area Requirement (CAO)........................3
*MATH 1351 Math for Teachers II...............................3
13
TotalHours......................................................................................................................................................60
*The following courses may not be used as elective hours for the AAT degree:
CSME 1310, 1354, 1355, 1405, 1447, 1453,
2310, 2337, 2401, 2443, 2541, 1434, 1435,
1441, 1443, 2414, 2444, 2449, 2541
GERS 1340
HITT 1249
HPRS 1106, 1105, 1160, 1205
MDCA 1260, 1317
NUPC 1164, 1320, 1125, 1291
NURA 1401, 1407, 1301, 1160, 1161
PHRA 1243
PLAB 114, 1323
POFM 1317
POFT 1120
VNSG 1122, 1136, 1160, 1402, 1361, 1400,
1461, 1231, 1510, 2413, 2214, 1362, 1462,
1119, 1230, 1234, 1116, 1126, 1409
