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Associate of Arts in Teaching
Title: Associate Of Arts In Teaching Degree Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Mathematics, 8-12
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Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.
(Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree)
Offered on Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake, and Richland Campuses
In order to be eligible to receive this A.A.T. degree, a student must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 credit hours including all the required courses listed;
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in English 1301 and the selected college-level mathematics course;
- Receive a GPA (2) of at least 2.5;
- Meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and course prerequisites; and
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAT.MATH.15
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree 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 certification to teach mathematics in grades 8-12.
This A.A.T. degree may be taken through a combination of on-campus and Distance Learning/Online; or if planned correctly, the degree may be completed entirely through Distance Learning/Online.
Receiving institutions are not required to accept a grade below "C" in transfer.
This page includes Coordinating Board (CB) Codes.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 (CB010) | Composition 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 (CB060) | United States History | 3 |
| Mathematics (CB020) |
Select ONE of the following: (A grade of "C" or better is required.) |
3 |
| Creative Arts (CB050) |
Select ONE of the following:
ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; | DANC 2303; | DRAM 1310, 2361, 2366; | HUMA 1311, 1315; | MUSI 1306, 1307, 1310 |
3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1302 (CB010) | Composition 2 | 3 |
| American History (CB060) | Select ONE of the following: | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 (CB070) | Federal Government | 3 |
| Component Area Option (CB090) |
Select ONE of the following options:
Option A: SPCH 1311, 1315, 1321 or SGNL 1301, 1302 and PHED 1164 OR Option B: FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ARAB 1411, 1412; | CHIN 1411, 1412; | FREN 1411, 1412; | GERM 1411, 1412; | ITAL 1411, 1412; | JAPN 1411, 1412; | KORE 1411, 1412; | PORT 1411, 1412; | RUSS 1411, 1412; | SPAN 1411, 1412 |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (CB080) | Select ONE of the following:
ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; | COMM 1307; | CRIJ 1301, 1307; | ECON 1301, 2301, 2302; | GEOG 1302, 1303; | GOVT 2304, 2311; | HIST 2321, 2322, 2327; | PHED 1304; | PSYC 2301, 2306, 2314, 2316; | SOCI 1301, 1306, 2301, 2306, 2319; | TECA 1303, 1354
|
3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2306 (CB070) | Texas Government | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences (CB030) | Select TWO of the following: 1
ANTH 2401; | BIOL 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 2401, 2402, 2406, 2416, 2420, 2421; | CHEM 1405, 1406, 1407, 1411, 1412, 2423, 2425;| ENVR 1401, 1402; | GEOL 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1445, 1447; | PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1407, 1415, 1417, 2425, 2426 |
8 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture (CB040) | Select ONE of the following:
ENGL 2321, 2322, 2323, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2331, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351; | HUMA 1302, 1305, 2319: | PHIL 1301, 1304, 2307, 2316, 2321; FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ARAB 2311, 2312; | CHIN 2311, 2312; | FREN 2311, 2312; | GERM 2311, 2312; | ITAL 2311, 2312; | JAPN 2311, 2312; | KORE 2311, 2312; | PORT 2311, 2312; | RUSS 2311, 2312; | SGNL 2301, 2302; | SPAN 2311, 2312 |
3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Core Credit Hours for this A.A.T. Degree | 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | 3 |
| Math Requirements | Select 12 additional hours (beyond the Core requirement) in Math from the following: 2 | 12 |
|
MATH 1314 or 1414, |
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| Semester Total | 18 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR THIS A.A.T. DEGREE | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
1 Life and Physical Sciences - This requirement cannot be met using the following combinations: BIOL 1406 and 1408; BIOL 1407 and 1409; BIOL 2420 and 2421; CHEM 1405 and 1411; CHEM 1406 and 1411; CHEM 1405 and 1406; CHEM 1406 and 1407; GEOL 1401 and 1403; PHYS 1401 and 1405; PHYS 1401 and 2425; PHYS 1405 and 2425.
2 Courses previously taken cannot be used to satisfy both the Core and a requirement in this group.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.