Program: Teacher Education - Multiple Levels, A.A.T. - Northeast Texas Community College - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 09, 2025

2020-2021 Catalog

Division Chair: Deborah Strong (dstrong@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8172

These are suggested courses for students interested in teaching grades EC-6 who plan to transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification.

Students interested in teaching grades 7-12 should see the Specific Discipline Faculty Advisor listed below. Students should consult a Specific Discipline Faculty Advisor early in their program of study. Only the transferring institution can determine transferability and specific requirements.

Specific Discipline Faculty Advisor: Mathematics - Dr. Paula Wilhite (pwilhite@ntcc.edu)• 903-434-8281; Science - Dr. Mary Hearron (mhearron@ntcc.edu)• 903-434-8296; History - Dr. Melissa Fulgham (mfulgham@ntcc.edu)• 903-434-8253; English - Prof. Jim Swann (jswann@ntcc.edu)• 903-434-8258

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 Credit Hours)

Communication

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours. and
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.

Mathematics

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences

Two courses:

BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
Additional 2 hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”

Language, Philosophy and Culture

Choose one course from the following:

HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.

Creative Arts

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.

American History

Two courses:

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.

Government/Political Science

Two courses:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Choose one course from the following:

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) A

ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) B

PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
Additional 1 hour applied to “Other Degree Requirements”

Education Concentration

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to Teaching Profession 3 credit hours.
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations 3 credit hours.

Other Degree Requirements

MATH 1350 - Mathematics for Teachers I 3 credit hours.
MATH 1351 - Mathematics for Teachers II 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
Life and Physical Sciences 3 credit hours.

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours