Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) EC - 6, EC - 12 Special Education

Program
Degree Type
A.A.T.

https://www.wc.edu/programs/all-programs/associate-arts-teaching/index.php

Shannon Stoker, Department Chair, Education
Student Services Building, Room 102
817-598-6372 • sstoker@wc.edu

The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree is a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved collegiate degree program consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Early Childhood and Teaching at Weatherford College or transfer to another institution. 

*Weatherford College students seeking entrance into the BAAS in Early Childhood Education and Teaching will be advised to complete TECA 1311 Educating Young Children and TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.  Students seeking to transfer to another institution.  The demands of the receiving institution determine the Major Field Electives for AAT graduates seeking to transfer.

Special Note:   Students must pass a background check in order to complete observation hours for certain courses. Local districts will not allow a student to observe in their classrooms if a person has a criminal history. Additionally, the State Board for Educator Certification may also refuse to issue a certificate based on criminal history.                                                                

First Year Fall Semester

Course Number
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

First Year Spring Semester

Course Number
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Second Year Fall Semester

Course Number
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

Second Year Spring Semester

Course Number
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
13
Total Credits
60