Future teachers can begin their educational career pathway through the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ College area of study in Education. Students get an introduction to educational theory and method while they complete coursework that meets associate degree requirements at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ College and transfers toward a Bachelor's Degree program at any four-year state institution in Texas. Early Childhood through 6th grade, and 8th through 12th grade tracks are available.
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| Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
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| Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree | Four Semesters |
What Can This Program Do For You
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Potential Career Paths
- Teacher
- Teacher Assistant
- Preschool Teacher
- Childcare Worker
- Reading Specialist
- Special Education Assistant
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Courses
A.A.T. Elementary Education
Freshman Year
First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 BCIS 1304 Business Computer Appl. 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 Life & Physical Science* 4 Life & Physical Science* 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 *See core curriculum course options
Sophomore Year
First Semester Second Semester Language, Philosophy & Culture* 3 Creative Arts* 3 GOVT 2305 Federal F 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Math I 3 MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Math II 3 EDUC 1301 Intro to the Teaching Prof 3 EDUC 2301 Intro to Special Pops 3 Life & Physical Science* 3 Kinesiology 1 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 13 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 *See core curriculum course options
A.A.T Secondary Education
Freshman Year
First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 BCIS 1304 Business Computer Appl. 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 Life & Physical Science* 4 Life & Physical Science* 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 *See core curriculum course options
Sophomore Year
First Semester Second Semester Language, Philosophy & Culture* 3 Creative Arts* 3 GOVT 2305 Federal F 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Math I 3 MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Math II 3 EDUC 1301 Intro to the Teaching Prof 3 EDUC 2301 Intro to Special Pops 3 Life & Physical Science* 3 Kinesiology 1 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 13 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ College Catalog for additional course listings.
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¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ College represents opportunity to me. ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ College offers a cost-effective education that is much more intimate than one would receive elsewhere. Lectures are small, allowing my experience to be much more personable. Attending a school that creates an environment of learning and connection is helping me reach my goals as a young adult. I would recommend enrolling at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ for an Associates Degree to any person interested in continuing their education.
– Mychellya Shadle
Meet the Faculty
Debra Slaton
Professor of Education and Child Development
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Campus     Abilene Campus
(254) 442-5187Â Â Â Â (325) 794-4505
debra.slaton@cisco.edu