Teaching: 4th-8th Grade and EC-12th Grade with Special Education AAT Degree
Completion of an Associate of Arts Degree in Teaching prepares students to transfer to a public Texas college or university and pursue a degree in teacher preparation.
- Degree Type: AAT
- All required courses are available online
- TSI: required
| Term One | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST-1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| EDUC/PSYC-1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| EDUC-1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| MATH-1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| ENGL-1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST-1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| EDUC-2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 4 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Term Three | ||
| GOVT-2305 | Federal Government,Federal Government Constitution & Topics | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 4 | |
| MATH-1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I (fundamentals of Mathematics I) | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Term Four | ||
| GOVT-2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 4 | |
| MATH-1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II (fundamentals of Mathematics Ii) | 3 |
| Approved AAT Pathway Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Course requires students to complete hours of field experience and observation in P-12 classrooms. Students will be responsible for completing background check prior to being cleared to observe in classrooms. Transportation to and from P-12 classrooms is the responsibility of the student.
AAT Pathway Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| GEOG-1303 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| TECA-1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| TECA-1318 | Wellness of the Young Child | 3 |
Students enrolling in this program may qualify for the Texas Educational Aide tuition and certain mandatory fees exemption. See the financial aid office for details of the exemption
Contact TVCC Advisement Center and your transfer college or university to determine the transferability of courses and college or university requirements.