2017-2018 Catalog Vol. 78

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2017-2018 Catalog Vol. 78 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Teaching, AAT

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Option A and Option B: This degree prepares students by providing the academic foundation necessary to successfully transfer and pursue baccalaureate degrees in education that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. A degree in education prepares students for successful careers in the classroom as they study teaching and learning for a variety of environments and levels. Option A is for the following grades: Early Childhood to 6 grade; grades 4-8 or Early Childhood – to 12^th grade in Special Education. Option B is for grades 7-12 or Early Childhood – 12 for fields other than Special Education.

The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Degree is a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approved collegiate degree program consisting of lower division (Community College) courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that prepare students for initial Texas teacher certification. Blinn College offers both of the AAT curricula that transfer into the following senior college/university grade-level certification degree plans:

EC-Grade 6; Grades 4-8; and EC-Grade 12 (for Special Education)
Grades 7-12, EC-Grade 12 (content areas other than Special Education)

The AAT degree at Blinn College includes the 42-hour core component that is common to the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees already offered by the College and additional course work specific to each certification area. For more information contact a college counselor.

Note: Complete CORE curriculum and either OPTION A or B

Core Component: 42 Credit Hours

Communication: 6 Credit Hours

Must see Advisor for specific course options

Choose Two (2):

ENGL 1301 Composition I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1302 Composition II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2311 Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3

Mathematics: 3 Credit Hours

(MATH 1314 College Algebra or higher, excludes MATH 1332 )
++SEE NOTE++

MATH 1314 will fulfill Blinn College AAT requirements, but may or may not fulfill some universities’ College of Education degree plan

Overflow hours from Mathematics and/or Life and Physical Sciences can be applied to the Component Area Option.

Choose One (1):

MATH 1314 College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1324 Math for Business and Social Sciences I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1325 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1333 Contemporary Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1414 College Algebra for Science/Engineer Majors Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2413 Calculus I Credit Hours: 4

Life and Physical Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Must see Advisor for specific course options

Overflow hours from Mathematics and/or Life and Physical Sciences can be applied to the Component Area Option.

Choose Two (2):

BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1411 General Botany Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1413 General Zoology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 2420 Microbiology - Non-Science Majors Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology Credit Hours: 4
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology Credit Hours: 4
GEOL 1445 Oceanography Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 1401 College Physics I Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 1402 College Physics II Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 1403 Stars And Galaxies Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 1410 Introductory Physics Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 2425 University Physics I Credit Hours: 4

Language, Philosophy, Culture: 3 Credit Hours

Must see Advisor for specific course options

Choose One (1):

ENGL 2322 Survey of British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2323 Survey of British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2327 Survey of American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2328 Survey of American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2332 Survey of World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2333 Survey of World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2306 Introduction To Ethics Credit Hours: 3

Creative Arts: 3 Credit Hours

Must see Advisor for specific course options

Choose One (1):

ARCH 1301 Architectural History I Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1302 Architectural History II Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theater Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2361 History of the Theater I Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2362 History of the Theater II Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1301 Introduction To Music Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1308 Music Literature Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1310 History of Rock and Popular Music Credit Hours: 3

American History: 6 Credit Hours

Must see Advisor for specific course options

Choose Two (2):

HIST 1301 United States History I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 United States History II Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2301 Texas History Credit Hours: 3

Government/Political Science: 6 Credit Hours

GOVT 2305 American Government Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government Credit Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Credit Hours

Choose One (1):

ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2346 Introduction to Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2301 Principles Of Economics (Macro) Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2302 Principles Of Economics (Micro) Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 1302 Human Geography Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 1303 World Geography Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 2312 Economic Geography Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2308 Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2319 Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1306 Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 2301 Marriage And Family Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Component Area Option: 6 Credit Hours

Overflow hours from Mathematics and/or Life and Physical Sciences can be applied to the Component Area Option.

Choose two (2) Courses equaling 6 hours unless overflow hours from Life and Physical Sciences / Mathematics are used:

SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speaking Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 2335 Argumentation And Debate Credit Hours: 3
PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 1

General Academic Requirements for Option A: 18 Credit Hours

Future Teaching Interest Early Childhood (EC) to Grade 6; or Grades 4-8; or EC-Grade 12 Special Ed.

MATH 1350 Mathematics for Teachers I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1351 Mathematics for Teachers II Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 1301 Introduction To Teaching Profession Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 2301 Introduction To Special Populations Credit Hours: 3

Physical Lab Science: 6 Credit Hours

Additional Science beyond the Core Curriculum

General Electives for Option B: 18 Credit Hours

Future Teaching Interest Grades 7-12; or EC-Grade 12 other than Special Education

EDUC 1301 Introduction To Teaching Profession Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 2301 Introduction To Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
Content Area in Teaching Fields or Academic Disciplines Credit Hours: 12

Total Hours for Degree [Core + Option A]: 60 Credit Hours

Total Hours for Degree [Core + Option B]: 60 Credit Hours