Associate of Arts in Teaching

Education, Teaching Grades 6-12, 7-12, 8-12, Other EC-12

This program is designed to provide students with the first two years of a four-year degree leading to teacher certification in a specific subject in grades 6-12, 7-12, 8-12, or EC-12 other than special education. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is a specialized academic associate degree designed to transfer in its entirety to a baccalaureate program that leads to initial Texas teacher certification.

Semester I

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

Semester II

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

Semester III

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

Semester IV

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
12

Notes:

Advising Notes (see EDU advisor for specific transfer requirements)

  • Students who are planning to teach EC-6, grades 4-8, or Special Education should be enrolled in the Associate of Arts in Teaching program, EC-6, 4-8, Special Education EC-12.
  • Students who are planning to teach a specific subject in grades 6-12, 7-12, or 8-12 should be enrolled in the Associate of Arts in Teaching program, Grades 6-12, 7-12, 8-12, Other EC-12. See EDU advisor for certification area hours.
  • Students should work closely with advisors at transfer universities to review transfer plans BEFORE completing the AAT at Panola College.
  • In selecting specific core curriculum classes, refer to the Core Curriculum page for Associate of Arts in Teaching. Recommended courses vary based on requirements at specific transfer universities - see EDU advisor for specific MATH courses.
  • For students transferring to UT Tyler, PSYC 2314 is required instead of BCIS.
  • Natural Sciences:  See EDU advisor for specific transfer requirements. 8 hours from two different area required. 

Panola College Elective Courses per Certification Area

Total Credits
60