Teaching, EC through grade 6, A.A.

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(CIP 13.1210)

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Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification, EC - Grade 6, Other Certification Areas

Purpose: The AAT is designed to provide a set of courses within the Teacher Certification areas which will transfer to a public college or university in the state of Texas that offers educator preparation programs. The transfer student must meet the admission requirements from the accepting college or institution.

Program Requirements: Students will complete a criminal background check upon enrollment in education courses.

*Students should seek advisement for specific university transfer plans and course transferability.

First Year

First Semester

Select 3 Course Credits from American History Core Curriculum ⁺
Elective - Select 3 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses or TECA Courses
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits ⁺
PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

Select 3 Course Credits from American History Core Curriculum ⁺
Select 3 MUSI, ARTS, or DRAM Course Credits from Creative Arts Core Curriculum ⁺
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Course Credits ⁺
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 Course Credits or higher ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Third Semester

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Course Credits ⁺
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 6

Second Year

First Semester

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3 Course Credits
Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum ⁺
MATH 1350 - Mathematics for Teachers I 3 Course Credits ⁺
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations 3 Course Credits
Select 3 Course Credits from Language Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum ⁺
Select from 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum ⁺
MATH 1351 - Mathematics for Teachers II 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 12

Third Semester

Elective - Select 3 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses or TECA Courses
Select 3 Course Credits from Social and Behavioral Science Core Curriculum (GEOG 1303 preferred) ⁺

Semester Credits: 6

Total Minimum Credits Required: 60

⁺ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.