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Associate of Arts in Teaching, EC-6 (Generalist) (For Transfer to TWU, EC-6 & 4-8 Tracks)

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Transferrable to:

  • Texas Woman's University (TWU)

Catalog Year 2022-2023 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

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 – 6th grades, in a generalist classroom setting.

This pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in transferring to Texas Woman's University (TWU) to pursue the bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, with certification in grades EC-6, or 4-8. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A.T. degree, EC-6. 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.

This pathway fulfills the Dallas College Interstate Passport requirements. The Interstate Passport at Dallas College is awarded to students who have achieved lower-division general education learning outcomes in a set of approved courses that are recognized by all other colleges and universities participating. Please visit the Interstate Pas​sport – Dallas College webpage for more information. Certain courses may not apply to the Passport block requirements.  See your success coach for more information.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College" then click on TWU to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you pursue Teaching as a major at TWU.

 

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 program of study. 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.

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

BIOL 1408 – Biology for Non-Science Majors I* 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

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research career options with a Teaching degree.
  3. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for field observation required for EDUC 1301 course.
  4. Begin researching information at TWU to pursue teacher certifications in grades EC-6.

 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.

GEOL 1401 – Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I* This is a Core course.

EDUC 1301 – Introduction to the Teaching Profession

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

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. 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.
  2. Ask your success coach about your options for transferring to TWU.
  3. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for field observation required for EDUC 2301 course.

 ​Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 3

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

MATH 1350 – Mathematics for Teachers I

ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course. This is not an eligible Dallas College Interstate Passport block course.

PHYS 1415 – Physical Science I*

EDUC 2301 – Introduction to Special Populations

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

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying to TWU.
  2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2022, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at TWU Fall 2023).
  3. 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 COURSE (3-4 Hours)

CHOOSE ONE:   

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

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to TWU.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 15-16

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60-61 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS​

 

Updated August 5, 2025