Teaching
Department of Kinesiology and Education: (361) 698-1334
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. Each of the three AAT specializations is designed to prepare teachers for the various certifications offered in Texas. Students wishing to complete an AAT within a specific content area should contact the respective department for guidance. The degree plan best suited to the desired certification should be followed and transferred to a university to complete Texas teacher certification requirements. For students interested in this field, please be advised that a criminal background could keep you from being certified/licensed or may prevent you from working in some settings. For more information about required background checks for this field, please speak to a faculty member in this program.