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Temple College Associate of Arts in Teaching: Education 7-12

2024-2025 Guided Pathway

First Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Fall-16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession 1(Required for progression) 3 -

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MATH 1314 - College Algebra for Non-Stem Majors (FY) 1(Required for progression) 3 020
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Required for progression) 3 010

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 010
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Spring-16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations 3 -

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Teaching Field Requirements 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 080/090
Teaching Field Requirements 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 080/090

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
English Literature Course (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 040
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
Total Credit Hours: 6

Second Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Life/Physical Science Core (FY) 2,3(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 030
Teaching Field Requirements 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Life/Physical Science Core (FY) 2,3(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 030
Teaching Field Requirements 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070
Teaching Field Requirements 3(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY) (Offered on a continuous basis) 3 050
Teaching Field Requirements 3(Meet with your Enrollment Advisor) 3 090
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

Second Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Creative Arts Core (HUMA 1315 recommended) (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 090
Total Credit Hours: 6
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

 

Important Notes

Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AAT 7-12 degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

Note 3: Meet with an advisor to discuss teaching requirements in the following fields: English and History.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

AA Teaching (TEACH) 7-12 grades can lead to university transfer for Bachelor of Science in:

  • English
  • History

Important: AAT TEACH students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor or department chair to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Middle School Teacher: $51,965 (Bachelor's Degree + Teaching Certification required)
  • High School Teacher: $51,041 (Bachelor's Degree + Teaching Certification required)
  • Middle/High School Principal: $71,072 (Master's Degree + Principal Certification required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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