Associate of Arts in Teaching, EC-6 & 4-8 (Generalist), EC-12 Special Education

Program Available at:

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

For more information, visit the Dallas College Teaching Degrees webpage and your success coach at your campus.

The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) is a Board-approved collegiate degree program consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. This plan is for those who are interested in earning certification to teach Early Childhood through Grade 6 (EC-6), 4-8 grades in a generalist classroom setting, or Special Education at all levels.

This pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in teaching EC-6, 4-8, or Special Ed EC-12. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A.T. degree EC-6 or an A.A.T. 4-8/Special Education EC-12, which will increase your chances of transferring to Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMU-Commerce) to earn the Bachelor of Science – Teacher Certification, EC-6 Generalist degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on Texas A&M University-Commerce to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to TAMU-Commerce.

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Arts in Teaching

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.5 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN TEACHING DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

TECA 1354 – Child Growth and Development* This is a Core course. TAMU-Commerce requires TECA 1354.

SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

BIOL 1408 – Biology for Non-Science Majors I* This is a Core course. OR
BIOL 2406 – Environmental Biology* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
Meet with your success coach to research career options with a Teaching degree.
Meet with a faculty or your success coach regarding placement for field observation required for EDUC 1301 course.
Begin researching TAMU-Commerce where you want to seek Teacher Certification in grades EC-6, 4-8, or Special Education EC-12.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

EDUC 1301 – Introduction to the Teaching Profession

CHOOSE ONE:

PHYS 1415 – Physical Science I* This is a Core course. OR
PHYS 1405 – Elementary Physics I* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
Ask your success coach about your options to pursue the bachelor's degree at TAMU-Commerce.
Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 3

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

MATH 1350 – Mathematics for Teachers I

EDUC 2301 – Introduction to Special Populations

CHOOSE ONE:

PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics* This is a Core course. OR
ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

GEOL 1401 – Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I* This course satisfies EC-6 degree. OR
GEOL 1403 – Physical Geology* This course satisfies 4-8 and Special Ed EC-12 degree.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

Begin applying to TAMU-Commerce.
Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a TAMU-Commerce Fall 2022).
Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

MATH 1351 – Mathematics for Teachers II

ANY SCIENCE ELECTIVE (3 to 4 credit hours)*

CHOOSE ONE:

HIST 2301 – Texas History This is a Core course. OR
HIST 1302 – United States History IIThis is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree.
Sign up for commencement.
Request final transcripts be sent to TAMU-Commerce.
Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15-16

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60-61 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Texas A&M University-Commerce

For questions about the Texas A&M University-Commerce portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at (903) 886-5669 or coehsadvising@tamuc.edu. It is best to apply to TAMU-Commerce a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. If you wish to seek a Bachelor of Arts in this degree, you will be required to take 12 hours of a Foreign Language. TAMU-Commerce offers a broad selection of educator certification programs. Contact your advisor for information regarding the degrees available. See catalog for official degree requirements.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – TEACHER CERTIFICATION, EC-6 GENERALIST