Education

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 Schedules

Associate of Arts in Teaching - Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification 4-8, EC-12 Special Education

Associate of Arts In Teaching - Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification 8-12, EC-12, other than Special Education

Associate of Arts in Teaching - Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification EC-6

Associate of Arts in Teaching - Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification 4-8, EC-12 Special Education

Full-Time Student Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
Semester #1Semester Credit Hours
EDUC 1300
Psychology for Success
or Psychology for Success
3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra 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
 Semester Credit Hours15
Semester #2
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
Select from one of the following: 4
Biology for Non-Science Majors I
Biology for Science Majors I
Physical Geology
MATH 1350 Mathematics for Teachers I 3
EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations 3
Select from one of the following: 3
U S History I
U S History II
Texas History
 Semester Credit Hours16
Semester #3
GOVT 2305
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 II
Biology for Science Majors II
Physical Geology
PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1
PSYC 2301
General Psychology
or Introduction to Sociology
3
 Semester Credit Hours14
Semester #4
GOVT 2305
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
Elective:Content Area Specific 3
 Semester Credit Hours15
 Total Semester Credit Hours60
See an advisor to determine the most appropriate academic transfer coursework for your teaching field/choice of upper level university.

Associate of Arts In Teaching - Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification 8-12, EC-12, other than Special Education

Full-Time Student Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
Semester #1Semester Credit Hours
EDUC 1300
Psychology for Success
or Psychology for Success
3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra 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
 Semester Credit Hours15
Semester #2
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
Select from one of the following: 3
U S History I
U S History II
Texas History
Elective:Content Area Specific 3
PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1
EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations 3
 Semester Credit Hours13
Semester #3
GOVT 2305
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: 4
Biology for Non-Science Majors I
Biology for Science Majors I
Physical Geology
PSYC 2301
General Psychology
or Introduction to Sociology
3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3
 Semester Credit Hours16
Semester #4
GOVT 2305
Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics)
or Texas Government (texas Constitution & Topics)
3
Select from one of the following: 3
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to the Humanities I
Forms of Literature
Select from one of the following: 4
Biology for Non-Science Majors II
Biology for Science Majors II
Physical Geology
Elective:Content Area Specific 3
Elective:Content Area Specific 3
 Semester Credit Hours16
 Total Semester Credit Hours60

See an advisor to determine the most appropriate academic transfer coursework for your teaching field/choice of upper level university.

Associate of Arts in Teaching: Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification EC - 6

Full-Time Student Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
Semester #1Semester Credit Hours
PSYC 1300
Psychology for Success
or Psychology for Success
3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra 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
 Semester Credit Hours15
Semester #2
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
Select from one of the following: 3
U S History I
U S History II
Texas History
Select from one of the following: 4
Biology for Non-Science Majors I
Physical Geology
Introductory Chemistry I
EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations 3
MATH 1350 Mathematics for Teachers I 3
 Semester Credit Hours16
Semester #3
GOVT 2305
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
General Psychology
or Introduction to Sociology
3
PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1
 Semester Credit Hours14
Semester #4
GOVT 2305
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
Select from one of the following: 3
Child Growth and Development
Elective:
Content Area Specific
 Semester Credit Hours15
 Total Semester Credit Hours60

See an advisor to determine the most appropriate academic transfer coursework for your teaching field/choice of upper level university.

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