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The Education Certificate of Completion is designed to fully stack into the Associate of Applied Teaching (AAT) degree. The courses included in the level one certificate are within the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s approved Field of Study and will support a seamless transition to Texas public colleges and universities that offer teacher preparation degrees.

Some courses may be taken in different order. Interested students should see the Academic Dean for degree plans. Students planning to teach in a specific discipline should check with the Education Program Director to select the appropriate electives in the field of study. (See programs of study on the following pages.)

Some courses within the AAT programs require students to complete hours of field experience and observation in P-12 classrooms. Students will be responsible for completing background checks prior to being admitted in to observe classrooms. Transportation to and from P-12 classrooms is the responsibility of the student.

NOTE: Criminal history MAY disqualify individuals from volunteering, substitute teaching, and/or obtaining or maintaining teaching certifications. The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) requires all applicants to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check. This includes applicants for a:

Standard teaching certificate
Probationary certificate
Educational aide certificate
One-year certificate
Temporary teaching certificate
Permit

Individuals who have been convicted of an offense or placed on probation might not be eligible to volunteer, substitute teach, or become certified by the Texas SBEC even after completing an educational or training program. SBEC’s criminal history guidelines are available at:
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/investigations/fingerprinting/fingerprinting-for-certificate-applicants

First Semester

TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children Credits: 3
TECA 1354 - Child Growth & Development Credits: 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credits: 3
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credits: 3
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 18

Total Program Hours: 18

It is recommended for students to check with the institution they are planning to transfer to for advice on which courses work best for their major.