The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is a collegiate degree program consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. COM offers three AAT curricula, and they are intended to be fully transferable to any Texas public university offering baccalaureate degree programs leading to these initial teacher certifications. Students who complete the AAT degree will, however, be required to meet any and all entrance requirements of the receiving university and the educator preparation program, including grade point average and /or testing requirements. Students are advised to consult with the receiving institution’s advisement staff for requirements unique to that institution.
While the degree is designed for transfer purposes, for those who decide to “stop out” after completing the AAT, this degree meets the “Every Student Succeeds Act” requirements for paraprofessionals. In addition, completion of the AAT is much like that of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in that it may qualify students for work that requires at least an associate’s degree.
For those courses within an AAT degree that require “lab” and/or “field experiences,” students will be required to submit an application for a criminal background check. If a student has a felony conviction for certain offenses against children and families, they may not be eligible to observe, work, or volunteer in the public schools or child care facilities at which these “labs” and/or “field experiences” will take place.
Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify potential or enrolled students that a criminal history may make them ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements: https://tea.texas.gov
Should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential Associates of Arts in Teaching degree prior to or during your quest for a degree, you can visit the following link and request a “Criminal History Evaluation”:
https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs/
This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program, with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice.
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Learning Framework 1 or Learning Framework |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession 1 | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| U S History I 1 | ||
| U S History II 1 | ||
| Texas History 1 | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| U S History I 1 | ||
| U S History II 1 | ||
| Texas History 1 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I 1 | ||
| Physical Geology 1 | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I 1 | ||
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) 1 or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking 1 | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I 1 | ||
| Physical Geology 1 | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I 1 | ||
| PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 |
General Psychology 1 or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) 1 or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation 1 | ||
| Art History I 1 | ||
| Art History II 1 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy 1 | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I 1 | ||
| Forms of Literature 1 | ||
| MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II 1 | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child Growth and Development 1 | ||
Elective: | Content Area Specific |
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| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Course(s) listed in the Texas Common Course Numbering System
See an advisor to determine the most appropriate academic transfer coursework for your teaching field/choice of upper level university.
Part-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1300 or PSYC 1300 |
Learning Framework 1 or Learning Framework |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #3 (Summer) | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| U S History I 1 | ||
| U S History II 1 | ||
| Texas History 1 | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #5 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I 1 | ||
| Biology for Science Majors I 1 | ||
| Physical Geology 1 | ||
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Semester #6 (Summer) | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| U S History II 1 | ||
| U S History I 1 | ||
| Texas History 1 | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester #7 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) 1 or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #8 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Science Majors I 1 | ||
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I 1 | ||
| Physical Geology 1 | ||
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Semester #9 (Summer) | ||
| PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 |
General Psychology 1 or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester #10 | ||
| GOVT 2306 or GOVT 2305 |
Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) 1 or Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation 1 | ||
| Art History I 1 | ||
| Art History II 1 | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #11 | ||
| MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II 1 | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | ||
| TECA 1354 | Child Growth and Development 1 | 3 |
| Elective: | Content Area Specific | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #12 (Summer) | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy 1 | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I 1 | ||
| Forms of Literature 1 | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Course(s) listed in the Texas Common Course Numbering System
See an advisor to determine the most appropriate academic transfer coursework for your teaching field/choice of upper level university.
Transfer Information - AAT EC-6
Important Notes: The schools represented here are only a small sample of transfer options. Information is subject to change, and this suggested pathway is a guide, not a contract. Students should use this in consultation with a COM advisor, COM catalog, Texas Pathways state-wide transfer guidelines, and advisor at the transfer institution.
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University of Houston - Clear Lake (BS EC-6 - EC Concentration)
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University of Houston (BS EC-6 Generalist, Special Education/ESL Supplemental Plan)
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Texas State University - San Marcos (EC-6 ESL: Generalist Certificate)
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Texas A&M University (EC-6 Core Subjects/Generalist)
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University of Texas - Austin (EC - 6 ESL Generalist Certification)
University of Houston - Clear Lake (BS EC-6 - EC Concentration)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Learning Framework or Learning Framework |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 |
U S History I or U S History II |
3 |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 |
U S History I or U S History II |
3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 |
General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| Forms of Literature | ||
| MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| TECA 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
University of Houston (BS EC-6 Generalist, Special Education/ESL Supplemental Plan)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Learning Framework or Learning Framework |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 |
U S History I or U S History II |
3 |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 |
U S History I or U S History II |
3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIOL 1408 or BIOL 1409 |
Biology for Non-Science Majors I or Biology for Non-Science Majors II |
4 |
| PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 |
General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| ARTS 1304 | Art History II | 3 |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Mathematics | Select from Core Curriculum - MATH 1351 Recommended | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
Texas State University - San Marcos (EC-6 ESL: Generalist Certificate)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Learning Framework or Learning Framework |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I | 3 |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | U S History II | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 |
General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 |
Art History I or Art History II |
3 |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
Texas A&M University (EC-6 Core Subjects/Generalist)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Learning Framework or Learning Framework |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| U S History I | ||
| U S History II | ||
| Texas History | ||
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| U S History I | ||
| U S History II | ||
| Texas History | ||
| GEOL 1403 or CHEM 1406 |
Physical Geology or Introductory Chemistry I |
4 |
| MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GEOL 1403 or CHEM 1406 |
Physical Geology or Introductory Chemistry I |
4 |
| PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 |
General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 |
Art History I or Art History II |
3 |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
University of Texas - Austin (EC-6 ESL Generalist Certification)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Learning Framework or Learning Framework |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| U S History I | ||
| U S History II | ||
| Texas History | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science | Select from Core | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| U S History I | ||
| U S History II | ||
| Texas History | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum - UT Approved | 4 |
| Mathematics | Select from Core Curriculum - UT Approved | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum | 4 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 11 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) or Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) |
3 |
| Creative Arts | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| Elective | UT Approved Content Area Specific | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |