Program: Education - All-Level Special Education - AAT to BS - Texas A&M University - Central Texas (TAMUCT) 2022-2023 ♦ - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AAT degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as EDUC 1300 but will NOT be Texas A&M University - Central Texas degree applicable
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1314 [Texas Core Curriculum Mathematics (20) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession will transfer as EDUC 1301

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
MATH 1350 - Mathematics for Teachers I will transfer as MATH 1350
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab required] will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Life and Physical Science (30) Core
*** EDUC 2301 - Special Populations will transfer as EDUC 2301

Semester III

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum American History (60) Core
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core [HUMA 1315 is recommended] will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Creative Arts (50) Core

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]
Select either PHYS 1405 - Introductory Physics I OR PHYS 1305 Introductory Physics I Lecture AND PHYS 1105 Introductory Physics I Lab will transfer as PHYS 1405 [Texas Core Curriculum Life and Physical Science (30) Core]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum American History (60) Core
MATH 1351 - Mathematics for Teachers II will transfer as MATH 1351

Semester V

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]
Select one course from BIOL X4XX will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Component Area Option (90) Core
Select either ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical or ENGL 2323 British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present or ENGL 2327 American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period or ENGL 2328 American Literature II: Realism to the Present or ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present or ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature or ENGL 2351 Mexican American Literature will transfer as ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2323 or ENGL 2327 or ENGL 2328 or ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 or ENGL 2341 or ENGL 2351 [Texas Core Curriculum Language, Philosophy and Culture (40) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking or SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication will transfer as SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1318 or SPCH 1321

Semester VI

Select either ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical or ENGL 2323 British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present or ENGL 2327 American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period or ENGL 2328 American Literature II: Realism to the Present or ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present or ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature or ENGL 2351 Mexican American Literature will transfer as ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2323 or ENGL 2327 or ENGL 2328 or ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 or ENGL 2341 or ENGL 2351 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology or PSYC 2301 General Psychology will transfer as PSYC 2308 or PSYC 2301 [Texas Core Curriculum Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This transfer advising guide provides 63 college-level hours of which 60 will transfer and apply, as EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Texas A&M University - Central Texas baccalaureate degree in Education - All-Level Special Education.

Note: Texas A&M University - Central Texas accepts a maximum of 68 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree complete.

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Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas is committed to providing high quality and innovative educational opportunities at an affordable rate. Through our Central Texas Promise program, A&M-Central Texas guarantees eligible students will receive sufficient gift aid and non-loan financial assistance, from all sources, to cover the cost of mandatory tuition and fees. New degree-seeking undergraduate transfer students with an adjusted gross income of $40,000 and a transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible when meeting enrollment requirements. Additional terms and conditions apply. Want to see if you qualify? Visit www.tamuct.edu/ctpromise or contact finaid@tamuct.edu for more information.

Transfer Central - Receive exclusive access to resources designed to help you complete your bachelor’s degree on time and with less student debt. With access to A&M-Central Texas’ Warrior Web portal, personalized degree plans, university email, and dedicated counselors; staying motivated and planning for your future has never been easier. If you have completed or are currently enrolled in college level coursework, including through dual credit or early college high schools, you are eligible to join. Visit www.tamuct.edu/transfercentral for more information or to sign-up.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Associate of Arts in Teaching

The AAT Degree Program Texas Teacher Certification targets individuals who have a desire to enter the field of education as a teacher, school administrator, counselor, or some aspect of child/adolescent development. Students should check with the college department, the transfer center, or the university to which they plan to transfer for additional information.

Additional information can be found at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/institutional-resources-programs/public-universities-health-related-institutions/transfer-resources/associate-of-arts-in-teaching/

Special Admission Requirements for Texas A&M University - Central Texas - Education

Students are encouraged to speak with an Academic Advisor prior to Block I for a student educational plan. Students must meet with an Academic Advisor prior to enrollment into Block I courses.

Acceptance into the BS in Education Major:

Students will be accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Education major when they are accepted into the university and meet application criteria required to enroll in Block I courses. Criteria include the completion of the majority of the lower 60 hours required in the BS in Education degree plan. Specifically, students should have completed four ENGL courses, college algebra, US History I and II, Texas and Federal Government, two of the three science courses with labs, a psychology course, and MATH 1350.

Admittance into the Educator Preparation Program:

After successful completion of all Block I classes (EDUC 3420, EDUC 3430, SPED 3361, and *READ 3310), students will apply to be admitted into the Educator Preparation Program (EPP).

*BS in Education 4-8 Mathematics do not take READ 3310.

Entry Requirements needed in application to be admitted into the EPP include:

Complete an application packet.
Complete all Block I courses.
Have a minimum 2.75 grade point average (GPA) overall or in the last 60 hours to include semester where 60th occurred.
12 credit hours of English with a grade C or better.
College Algebra with a grade C or better.
Completion of 60 credit hours towards the degree.
Completion of 15 credit hours in the certification subject area with a grade of C or better.
Content Proficiency Assessment.
Interview.
TSI complete.

Additional Texas A&M University - Central Texas Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - Central Texas, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at https://www.tamuct.edu/Advising/academic-advising.html
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas A&M University - Central Texas requirements for this degree plan from the Texas A&M University - Central Texas Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.tamuct.edu
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - Central Texas as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Transfer of Credit

Community college courses may not transfer into TAMUCT as upper-division courses (3000-4000 level), even though TAMUCT may have an upper-division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may not be used to fulfill the upper-division requirement for graduation at TAMUCT. However, the course may be used as a substitute for an upper-division course with an approved substitution form signed by the chair and dean.

Affordability

Based on 2019-2020 reported average tuition and fees, Texas A&M University-Central Texas is the second most affordable institution in the state of Texas for full-time undergraduate students. Students are not only able to take advantage of guaranteed tuition plans to control the cost of their education, but A&M-Central Texas’s Bachelor Bonus caps tuition and mandatory fees at 12 semester credit hours. Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/business-office/tuition-fees.html.

Texas Education Code § 54.014 specifies that resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled fall 1999 and later may be subject to a higher tuition rate for attempting excessive hours at any public institution of higher education while classified as a resident student for tuition purposes. For more information, please see http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/funding-limit/. Please note that the requirements regarding the hours used to calculate a student’s eligibility for $1,000 Tuition Rebate vary significantly from the requirements determining excessive hours, please see http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/tuition-rebate/.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - Central Texas

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Texas A&M University - Central Texas. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on August 15, 2022

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