Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)
NCTC’s AAT degree is a pathway to obtaining your Texas Teaching Certification.
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The AAT degree is a transferable degree for students wanting to teach in the K-12 school system. You’ll complete the AAT degree at NCTC and then transfer to a university for your Bachelor’s degree and Texas Teaching Certification.
We work closely with partnering universities for seamless transfer opportunities without losing credits. Starting your teaching degree at NCTC is a smart economical choice and the first step to becoming a certified teacher in Texas.
Degrees
You have three choices of degree plan based on the area you want to teach. Each consists of 60 hours of both core curriculum and education specific courses and will take 4 long semesters to complete. Classes can be in-person on-campus or online. These degree plans are approved and supported by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Early Childhood through 6 (EC-6)
This program is designed to take 4 full-long semesters to complete. This degree can be completed either online or face-to-face, contingent on course scheduling and availability.
Grades 4-8 EC-12 Special Education, AAT
This program is designed to take 4 full-long semesters to complete. This degree can be completed either online or face-to-face, contingent on course scheduling and availability.
Grades 7-12 EC-12 Other than Special Education, AAT
This program is designed to take 4 full-long semesters to complete. This degree can be completed either online or face-to-face, contingent on course scheduling and availability.
For more information contact futureteacher@nctc.edu