Education 8-12 Associate of Arts in Teaching

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree at Texarkana College.

Freshman Year

First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
ENGL 1301 (core)
Composition I
3EDUC 1301
Introduction to the Teaching Profession
3
GOVT 2305 (core)
Federal Government
3ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 (core)
Composition II or Technical & Business Writing
3
HIST 1301 (core)
United States History I
3SPCH 1315
Public Speaking
3
MATH 1314 (core)
College Algebra (Calculus Prep)
3BIOL 1308* + 1108 or core science + lab (core)
Biology for Non-Science Majors I
4
EDUC/PSYC 1300 (core)
Learning Framework
3Content Area
Total15Total**15

Sophomore Year

First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
Creative Arts (any core course)3Content Area
EDUC 2301
Introduction to Special Populations
3GOVT 2306 (core)
Texas Government
3
Content AreaHIST 1302 (core)
United States History II
3
BIOL 1309* + 1109 or core science + lab (core)
Biology for Non-Science Majors II
4Language, Philosophy, & Culture (any core course)3
Social & Behavioral Science (any core course)3Content Area
Total**15Total
Education 8-12 AAT Total
**15
60

*BIOL 1308/1108 and BIOL 1309/1109 are preferred; however, any Biology will be accepted.

**Total semester credit hours may differ depending on the Content Area electives.