Associate of Arts in Teaching
Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification*
Multiple Levels (includes EC-6, 4-8, and EC-12 Special Education*)
Program Type: Associate of Arts
Description: The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree and teacher certification. Students working toward the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree will complete essential core requirements and participate in classroom field experiences to gain theoretical and practical knowledge. View job opportunity and salary information at https://www.angelina.edu/teaching/
Recommended Course Sequence
First Semester |
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Term 1 | ||||
EDUC | 1300 | Learning Frameworks or PSYC 1300 or STSU 0X00 + SPCH 131X or another component area course** | 3 | |
ENGL | 1301 | 3 | ||
Term 2 | ||||
HIST | 1301 | 3 | ||
MATH | 1314 | 3 | ||
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| Total Hours | 12 | |
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First Year Second Semester |
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Term 1 | ||||
MATH | 1350 | 3 | ||
Term 2 | ||||
MATH | 1351 | 3 | ||
GOVT | 2305 | 3 | ||
Full Term | ||||
EDUC | 1301 | 3 | ||
Total Hours | 12 | |||
First Year Summer Semester | ||||
Term 1 | ||||
XXXX | X4XX* | Life and Physical Sciences Core (Lecture + Lab) | 4 | |
Term 2 | ||||
XXXX | X3XX | Creative Arts Core Choose from ARTS 1301, DRAM 1310, MUSI 1306, MUSI 1307, or MUSI 1310 | 3 | |
Total Hours | 7 | |||
Second Year First Semester |
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Term 1 | ||||
XXXX | X4XX* | Life and Physical Sciences Core (Lecture + Lab) | 4 | |
ENGL | 1302 | 3 | ||
XXXX | X4XX* | Life and Physical Sciences Core (Lecture + Lab) | 4 | |
Term 2 | ||||
HIST | 1302 | 3 | ||
SPCH | 1315 | 3 | ||
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| Total Hours | 17 | |
Second Year Second Semester |
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Term 1 | ||||
XXXX | X3XX | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Choose from ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, or 2351; HIST 2311, or 2312 | 3 | |
XXXX | X3XX | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Choose from GEOG 1301**, PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301, or SOCI 1306 | 3 | |
Term 2 | ||||
GOVT | 2306 | 3 | ||
Full Term | ||||
EDUC | 2301 | 3 | ||
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| Total Hours | 12 | |
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| Total Hours for Degree | 60 | |
*Check with the receiving institution for specific degree requirements
**GEOG 1303 may be substituted for the degree requirement, but will not satisfy the core requirement
***Choose major elective courses based on university requirements if transferring.
For complete details on the Texas state Associate of Arts in Teaching curriculum and the initial Texas Teacher Certification, visit the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Program Learning Outcomes
After completing the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree, students will be able to:
PLO 1: Demonstrate an understanding of current issues influencing pedagogy.
PLO 2: Apply critical-thinking skills to analyze classroom observations and course activities.
PLO 3: Analyze various factors that influence the learning process.
PLO 4: Demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical principles in education.
Courses Measuring the Achievement of Program Learning Outcomes | ||||
Courses | PLO 1 | PLO 2 | PLO 3 | PLO 4 |
EDUC 2301 | X | X | X | X |