Teaching - Grades 7 to 12, Associate of Arts in Teaching
Shape the Next Generation
The world needs more teachers, perhaps more than any other profession. Unlike most career paths, teaching is a calling, one that takes a unique personality willing to listen to, learn from, and shape the students the teacher will have in his or her classroom. If you feel an internal pull toward this field, obtaining an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree from San Jacinto College is the best way to start.
The AAT degree is transferable to Texas public universities and lays the initial foundation needed for a Texas teacher certification. Students will be exposed to the full spectrum of primary education and can specialize in teaching elementary, middle, or high school grade-level subjects. Students who complete the AAT will be required to meet any and all entrance requirements of the transferring university and the educator preparation program, including grade point averages and/or testing requirements.
- EC-6 AAT – This degree pathway is for students who want to teach early childhood through 6th grade. Students will gain knowledge across multiple disciplines so that those certified under EC-6 will have the skills to teach reading, writing, math, science, and history.
- 7-12 History AAT – This degree pathway is for students who want to teach history in grade levels 7-12.
- 7-12 Life Science AAT – This degree pathway is for students who want to teach biology or other life science courses in grade levels 7-12.
- 7-12 ELA AAT – This degree pathway is for students who want to teach English/Language Arts in grade levels 7-12.
Career Information
Early childhood (preschool) teachers: $37,2891
Elementary, middle, and high school (secondary) school teachers: $64,4241
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Source: www.texaswages.com, median salary Gulf Coast region, 2021
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The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) is a collegiate degree program approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. The AAT degree, as defined by THECB, is fully transferable to all Texas public universities. Because the AAT fulfills the requirements of the Field of Study AAT curriculum statutes and THECB rules, all Texas public universities must accept the AAT curricula if they offer the applicable baccalaureate degrees leading to initial teacher certification.
Students who complete the AAT at San Jacinto College will be required to meet any and all entrance requirements of the receiving university and the educator preparation program, including grade point averages and/or testing requirements.
Students enrolling into San Jacinto College programs with external learning experiences (i.e., clinical, practicum, externship, cooperative, etc.) will be required to comply with the immunization requirements and policies of the clinical/external learning sites to engage in all clinical/external learning experiences. Vaccination requirements at clinical/external learning sites are implemented pursuant to the independent authority of such facilities and are not mandated by San Jacinto College. Failure to meet the immunization requirements mandated by clinical/external learning sites may limit a student’s ability to complete the program and/or may delay the student’s graduation date. San Jacinto College does not process exemptions, and students should address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the clinical/external learning site.
Plan of Study (Degree Plan)
1TEACH7-12
Code | Title | Credits |
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Transfer Path | ||
Total 18 semester credit hours (SCH) including: | 18 | |
Introduction to the Teaching Profession | ||
Introduction to Special Populations | ||
Other content area courses depending on specialty and university requirements. | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum: 42 SCH of Core courses including EDUC 1100 Learning Framework/PSYC 1100 Learning Framework.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Communication (010) | ||
Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH: | 6 | |
Composition I | ||
Composition II | ||
Technical and Business Writing | ||
Mathematics (020) | ||
If you select a 4 SCH MATH course, the overflow hour may be accounted for in the Component Area Option of the Core or in the Transfer Path. | ||
Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH: | 3 | |
College Algebra | ||
Plane Trigonometry | ||
Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences 1 | ||
Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 1 | ||
Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) 1 | ||
Elementary Statistical Methods (Statistics) | ||
Linear Algebra | ||
Differential Equations | ||
Pre-Calculus Math | ||
Calculus I | ||
Calculus II | ||
Life and Physical Science (030) | ||
Labs for the sciences courses may be accounted for in the Component Area Option. | ||
Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH: 2 | 6 | |
Biology for Science Majors I (lecture) | ||
Biology for Science Majors II (lecture) | ||
Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) 3 | ||
Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture) 3 | ||
Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture) 4 | ||
Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture) 4 | ||
Introductory Chemistry I (lecture) 3 | ||
General Chemistry I (lecture) | ||
General Chemistry II (lecture) | ||
Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) 3 | ||
Physical Geology (lecture) | ||
Historical Geology (lecture) | ||
College Physics I (lecture) | ||
College Physics II (lecture) | ||
University Physics I (lecture) | ||
University Physics II (lecture) | ||
Language, Philosophy and Culture (Humanities) (040) | ||
Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH: | 3 | |
British Literature I | ||
British Literature II | ||
American Literature I | ||
American Literature II | ||
World Literature I | ||
World Literature II | ||
Forms of Literature: Literature and Film | ||
Mexican American Literature | ||
Human Geography | ||
World Civilization I | ||
World Civilization II | ||
Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Introduction to Ethics | ||
Creative Arts (Fine Arts) (050) | ||
Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH: | 3 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) | ||
Art History II (14th century to the present) | ||
World Dance | ||
Dance Appreciation | ||
Theater Appreciation | ||
Film Appreciation | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Music Literature | ||
American Music | ||
American History (060) | ||
Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH: | 6 | |
United States History I | ||
United States History II | ||
Texas History | ||
Mexican American History I | ||
Mexican American History II | ||
African American History I | ||
African American History II | ||
Government/Political Science (070) | ||
Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH: | 6 | |
Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 5 | ||
Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 5 | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | ||
Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH: | 3 | |
Introduction to Archaeology | ||
General Anthropology | ||
Cultural Anthropology | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
World Regional Geography | ||
Introduction to Political Science | ||
Western Civilization I | ||
Western Civilization II | ||
General Psychology | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Minority Studies | ||
Child Growth and Development | ||
Component Area Option (090) | ||
The following courses as well as courses not previously used from the other eight areas of the Core may be used to fulfill the Component Area Option requirement. | ||
Select from the following courses for 6 SCH: | 6 | |
Biology for Science Majors I (lab) | ||
Biology for Science Majors II (lab) | ||
Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lab) | ||
Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lab) | ||
Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab) | ||
Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab) | ||
Introductory Chemistry I (lab) | ||
General Chemistry I (lab) | ||
General Chemistry II (lab) | ||
Beginning Chinese I | ||
Beginning Chinese II | ||
Learning Framework | ||
or PSYC 1100 | Learning Framework | |
Beginning French I | ||
Beginning French II | ||
Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lab) | ||
Physical Geology (lab) | ||
Historical Geology (lab) | ||
Beginning German I | ||
Beginning German II | ||
Federal and Texas Constitutions | ||
Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | ||
College Physics I (lab) | ||
College Physics II (lab) | ||
University Physics I (lab) | ||
University Physics II (lab) | ||
Beginning American Sign Language I | ||
Beginning American Sign Language II | ||
Beginning Spanish I | ||
Beginning Spanish II | ||
Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
Public Speaking | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Business and Professional Speech | ||
Total Credits | 42 |
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MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, MATH 1325 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences, and MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) do not meet the requirements for students pursuing mathematics or science.
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Students must be simultaneously co-enrolled in the co-requisite science lab.
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BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture), BIOL 1309 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture) and CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I (lecture), and GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) do not meet the requirements for science majors.
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BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture) and BIOL 2302 Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture) are designed for allied health majors and not for academic transfer as science majors.
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Students who have taken GOVT 2301 or GOVT 2302, but not both, should check with an educational planner on how to complete the 6 SCH.
If a student successfully completes San Jacinto College’s 42-hour Core Curriculum, that block of courses must be substituted for the receiving institution’s Core Curriculum. The receiving institution may not require a student to take additional Core Curriculum courses to meet the requirements of the Core. Students who transfer without completing the Core Curriculum shall receive academic credit in the Core Curriculum of the receiving institution for each of the courses the student has successfully completed in the San Jacinto College Core Curriculum. Students should plan Core Curriculum courses that would meet baccalaureate degree requirements at the four-year institution.
History
Transfer Plans
UHCL, Teaching (7-12) History, BAUniversity of Houston - Clear LakeFull Time
UHCL, Teaching (7-12) History MAP
For college-ready students seeking a Teaching AA at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHCL seeking a BA in UHCL, Teaching (7-12) History.
Plan of Study Grid First Year First Term Credits EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100Learning Framework or Learning Framework1 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 Credits 13 Second Term EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology3 BIOL 1308
& BIOL 1108Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)
and Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lab)4 Credits 16 Second Year First Term HIST 2321 World Civilization I 3 EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations 3 HIST 2301 Texas History 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits 15 Second Term HIST 2322 World Civilization II 3 ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) 3 GEOG 1303 World Regional Geography 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 GEOL 1301
& GEOL 1101Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)
and Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lab)4 Credits 16 Total Credits 60 UHCL, Teaching (7-12) History, BAUniversity of Houston - Clear LakePart Time
UHCL, Teaching (7-12) History MAP
For college-ready students seeking a Teaching AA at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHCL seeking a BA in UHCL, Teaching (7-12) History.
Plan of Study Grid First Year First Term Credits EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100Learning Framework or Learning Framework1 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 Credits 10 Second Term MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 Credits 9 Second Year First Term HIST 1302 United States History II 3 PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology3 BIOL 1308
& BIOL 1108Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)
and Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lab)4 Credits 10 Second Term HIST 2321 World Civilization I 3 EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations 3 HIST 2301 Texas History 3 Credits 9 Third Year First Term GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 HIST 2322 World Civilization II 3 Credits 9 Second Term ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) 3 GEOG 1303 World Regional Geography 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 GEOL 1301
& GEOL 1101Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)
and Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lab)4 Credits 13 Total Credits 60
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