EC-6 Generalist

Associate of Arts in Teaching

• EC-6 Generalist¹

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It is strongly recommended that students contact the Education department for specific degree plans aimed at transfer to UTRGV, TAMUK, and other universities.

The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) introduces students to the teaching profession. Students may choose between Elementary, Middle School and High School Education curricula tracks.

All three degrees require a minimum of 60 credit hours of coursework including 42 credit hours of recommended courses from the core curriculum and a minimum of 18 credit hours in the field of study.

Also required are the courses EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession and EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations in which students are introduced to the philosophies and practical knowledge of teaching as well as being given the opportunity to participate in field observations of classrooms in local public school districts.

The AAT gives students the opportunity to take a minimum of up to 60 credit hours of general education courses at STC and then transfer into a four-year university’s School of Education.

This degree meets the “No Child Left Behind” requirements for paraprofessionals and allows students to receive Continuing Education Certificates of Completion for Substitute Teaching upon completion of EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession and for Teacher Assistant upon completion of EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Graduates will design an effective EC-6 lesson plan that incorporates technology.
2. Graduates will evaluate relevant research and practices that support and promote effective EC-6 classroom management.
3. Graduates will interpret ethical guidelines for EC-12 educators as described in the Code of Ethics and Standard Policies for Texas Educators.
4. Graduates will analyze judicial and legislative actions, such as IDEA, that have established rights, opportunities and services for children with disabilities.
5. Graduates will evaluate differentiated instruction based on the needs and characteristics of EC-6 learners with special needs.
6. Graduates will analyze the culture of schooling in EC-6 classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic, ethnic, and disability-based academic diversity and equity.

TSI Liable

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In addition to the courses in the Field of Study, the student is required to take 42 credit hours from the STC Core Curriculum. These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill field of study requirements.

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Designated core course in the Field of Study for the Texas Direct Transfer Degree.

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The listed Directive Electives are for students pursuing to transfer to The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. Students pursuing a different transfer institution should see an advisor for selection of Directed Electives. 

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Texas Transfer Field of Study

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Designated core course in the Field of Study for the Texas Direct Transfer Degree.

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The listed Directive Electives are for students pursuing to transfer to The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. Students pursuing a different transfer institution should see an advisor for selection of Directed Electives.