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Associate of Arts in Teaching - Option A for EC-6, 4-8, and EC-12


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The Associate of Arts in Teaching is designed for students pursuing certification in Early Childhood (EC)-6, 4-8, and EC-12. Early Childhood Degree Specialization is not offered. Students in the program will gain an understanding of curriculum instruction and teaching to special populations. A field experience is also a requirement of this program.

 

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 60-61)


Mathematics (3 hours)


Natural Sciences (7 hours)


Select 2 courses from the Natural Sciences (30) Core *

Note: At least one must have a lab component

Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts (9 hours)


Select 1 course from the Humanities (40) Core 
Select 1 course from the Additional Humanities (41) Core 
Select 1 course from the Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core 

Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)


Kinesiology (2 hours)


Select 2 credit hours from the Kinesiology (90) Core 

Additional Requirements — OPTION A for EC-6, 4-8, and EC-12 (15-16 hours)


Notes:


A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

Check with the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer to ensure that courses taken at NVC are the courses that will apply to the appropriate degree.

*Science classes recommended for AAT majors are:

BIOL 1308 or 1408

CHEM 1305

PHYS 1305

and/or one of the following Earth Sciences:  ASTR 1304, GEOG 1301, GEOL 1403, GEOL 1404

**GEOG 1303 Recommended for students transfering to A&M San Antonio

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