Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification EC-6, 4-8, EC-12 Special Education

Communication

• ENGL 1301 (T) - Composition I
• ENGL 1302 (T) - Composition II
• SPCH 1315 (T) - Public Speaking

Mathematics

• MATH 1314 (T) - College Algebra
• MATH 1350 (T) - Mathematics for Teachers I
• MATH 1351 (T) - Mathematics for Teachers II

Life and Physical Sciences

11-12 hours to be selected from core sciences

*Students who choose the 3 hour non-lab science elective must complete one additional credit hour to meet the 60-hour requirement for graduation.

Creative Arts

• ARTS 1301 (T) - Art Appreciation
• ARTS 1303 (T) - Art History I
• ARTS 1304 (T) - Art History II
• DANC 2303 (T) - Dance Appreciation
• DRAM 1310 (T) - Theatre Appreciation
• DRAM 2366 (T) - Film Appreciation
• MUSI 1306 (T) - Music Appreciation

Language, Philosophy and Culture

• ENGL 2322 (T) - British Literature I
• ENGL 2323 (T) - British Literature II
• ENGL 2326 (T) - American Literature
• ENGL 2332 (T) - World Literature I
• ENGL 2333 (T) - World Literature II

Social and Behavioral Sciences/History/Government

• HIST 1301 (T) - United States History I
• HIST 1302 (T) - United States History II
• GOVT 2305 (T) - Federal Government
• GOVT 2306 (T) - Texas Government

Social/Behavioral Science

• TECA 1354 (T) - Child Growth and Development

• or

• Core Curriculum Social Science Elective

Electives

3 hours to be selected from the core curriculum

3 elective hours may include BCIS 1305  if needed to meet the College computer competency requirement.

Other Required Courses

• EDUC 1301 (T) - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• EDUC 2301 (T) - Introduction to Special Populations