Degrees and Programs

Associate of Arts Degree—Teaching

The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) is a degree program consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. There are three A.A.T. curricula that COM offers, 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 A.A.T. 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 that institute's requirements unique.

While the degree is designed for transfer purposes, for those who decide to “stop out” after completing the A.A.T., this degree meets the No Child Left Behind requirements for paraprofessionals. In addition, completion of the A.A.T. is much like that of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science in that it may qualify students for work that requires at least an associate degree.

For those courses within an A.A.T. 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.

(See College Catalog for additional details.)

Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification: EC–6

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

*Sophomore literature preferred.

Suggested electives for students transferring to UHCL: TECA 1303, TECA 1311 and TECA 1318. Students transferring to other universities should confer with an academic adviser.

Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification: 4–8, EC–12 Special Education

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

*Sophomore literature preferred.

Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification: 8-12, EC - 12, other than Special Education

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

*Sophomore literature preferred.