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 through Grade 6 (EC-6), in a generalist classroom setting.
This pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in teaching EC-6. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A.T. degree EC-6 that will transfer and apply to the baccalaureate degrees in Teacher Education Certification programs at Dallas College, Texas Tech University (TTU) and the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). 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.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on Texas Tech University or the University of Texas at Dallas to view more information about transferring to that institution.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 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
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 degree plan. 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.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:- BIOL 1408 – Biology for Non-Science Majors I* This is a Core course. OR
- BIOL 2406 – Environmental Biology* 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
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research career options with a Teaching degree.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding observation placement for the EDUC 1301 course.
- Begin researching where you want to seek Teacher Certification in grades EC-6 (Dallas College, TTU or UTD).
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.
EDUC 1301 – Introduction to the Teaching Profession
CHOOSE ONE:
- GEOL 1401 – Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I* This course satisfies EC-6 degree. OR
- GEOL 1403 – Physical Geology* This course satisfies 4-8 and Special Ed EC-12 degree.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- 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.
- Ask your success coach about your options to pursue the bachelor's degree at Dallas College, TTU or UTD.
Meet with a faculty advisor or the teacher preparation department regarding observation placement for the EDUC 2301 course.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
MATH 1350 – Mathematics for Teachers I
EDUC 2301 – Introduction to Special Populations
CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I This is a Core course.
ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course.
* Any ENGL 23XX literature course will also fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for one or more of the following:
- The Dallas College Educator Preparation Program. More information about can be found on the School of Education Website.
- Admission to TTU.
- Admission to UTD.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.
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 ELECTIVE (3 to 4 credit hours)*
HIST 2301 – Texas History This is a Core course.
ARTS 1301 – Art 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
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15-16
IF YOU WANT TO COMPLETE THE BAS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND TEACHING AT DALLAS COLLEGE:
- Begin familiarizing and preparing yourself for the required EPP entrance exams.
- Meet with the teacher preparation department to discuss internship opportunities required for upper-level coursework.
- Meet with your success coach to declare your program of study in the B.A.S. ECE.
IF YOU WANT TO COMPLETE THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AT TTU or UTD:
- Request final transcripts be sent to TTU or UTD.
- For students wanting to transfer to UTD, UTD wants to hear from you! Contact Teacher Development Center advisors for assistance in reviewing UTD's Bachelor of Arts in Education. NOTE: the number of core courses, specifically in the Math and Science categories, exceed the number of required semester credit hours. However, these courses are required by the TEA to meet the EC-6 Core Subject certification and will enable Dallas College students to meet the 12 SCH requirements for both Math and Science.
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60-61 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS