For students interested in pursuing an education degree, Grayson College offers three options as part of the Public Services Pathway. Specific options include:
The Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree requires that TSI requirements are met.
Courses within the program align with the State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards. The degree plan satisfies the core requirements for baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions that lead to initial Texas teacher certification.
All students are advised to consult with the university/college of their choice to determine if all courses recommended by Grayson College are applicable to that institution's bachelor's degree.
The AAT in Grades 8-12 and other Early Childhood-Grade 12 licensure satisfies the lower-division requirements for bachelor’s degree leading to initial Texas teacher certification in all 8-12 and specialized in EC-12 certification areas. The Grades 8-12 Certification areas are: 8-12 History, 8-12 Social Studies, 8-12 Mathematics, 8-12 Life Sciences, 8-12 Physical Sciences, 8-12 Science, 8-12 English Language Arts & Reading, 8-12 Computer Science, 8-12 Technology Applications, 8-12 Health Science Technology Education, 8-12 Speech, 8-12 Journalism, 6-12 Business Education, 8-12 Marketing Education, 8-12 Mathematics & Physics, 8-12 Agricultural Sciences and Technology, 6-12 Technology Education, 6-12 Languages other than English, 6-12 Family and Consumer Sciences, 8-12 Dance, 8-12 Mathematics & Physical Science & Engineering, 8-12 Human Development and Family Studies, 8-12 Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sciences, and 8-12 other content area teaching fields/academic disciplines TBA (Chemistry). The EC-Grade 12 Certification other than Special Education Certificate areas are: EC-12 Music, EC-12 Physical Education, EC-12 Art, EC-12 Health, EC-12 Theatre Arts, EC-12 Technology Applications, EC-12 Languages other than English, and EC-12 other non-special education fields.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| *EDUC 1300 (Learning Frameworks) or Component Area Option |
3 |
| EDUC 1301 (Intro to the Teaching Profession) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Composition I) | 3 |
| HIST 1301 (United States History I) | 3 |
| *Approved Math Core | 3 |
| Elective in Discipline | 3 |
| *Elective in Discipline | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 1302 (English Comp II) | 3 |
| HIST 1302 (United States History II) | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 (Intro to Special Populations) | 3 |
| TECA 1354 (Child Growth and Development) | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 (Federal Government) | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Lab | 1 |
| *Elective in Discipline | 3 |
| *Elective in Discipline | 3 |
| *Language, Philosophy & Culture Core | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 (Texas Government) | 3 |
| *Approved Creative Arts Core | 3 |
|
*Approved Component Option Option1
|
1 |
| total: | 60 |
*Please review your Student Planner or contact your Student Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill this degree requirement.
Check with a GC academic advisor and the receiving university/college for recommended courses.
The Grade 4-8 and Early Childhood-Grade 12 Special Education degree satisfies the lower division requirements for a bachelor's leading to initial Texas teacher certification in all grades 4-8 certification areas and early childhood-12 special education. The Grade 4-8 Certification areas include: Generalist; ESL Generalist; English Language Arts and Reading; English Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies; Mathematics; Science; Mathematics and Science; Social Studies; other content area teaching fields/academic disciplines/interdisciplinary TBA. This degree is for students who want to teach grades EC-Grade 4 and higher. All students are advised to consult with the university/college of their choice to determine if all courses recommended by Grayson College are applicable to that institution's bachelor's degree.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| *EDUC/PSYC 1300 (Learning Frameworks) or Component Area Option | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (English Composition I) | 3 |
| HIST 1301 (United States History I) | 3 |
| *Approved |
3 |
| EDUC 1301 (Intro to the Teaching Profession) | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 1302 (English Composition II) | 3 |
| HIST 1302 (United States History II) | 3 |
| MATH 1350 (Math for Teachers I) | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 (Intro to Special Populations) | 3 |
| TECA 1354 (Child Growth and Development) | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 (Federal Government) | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| *Approved Life & |
1 |
| MATH 1351 (Math for Teachers II) | 3 |
| *Language, Philosophy & Culture Core | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 (Texas Government) | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Lab | 1 |
| *Approved Creative Arts Core | 3 |
|
*Approved Component Option Area
|
3 |
| total: | 60 |
*Please review your Student Planner or contact your Student Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill this degree requirement.
Check with a GC academic advisor and the receiving university/college for recommended courses.
The Early Childhood-Grade 6 degree satisfies the lower-division requirements for bachelor's degrees leading to initial Texas teacher certification. EC-6 Certification areas include: Generalist; Bilingual Generalist; ESL Generalist; other content area teaching field/academic disciplines/interdisciplinary TBA. However, all students are advised to consult with the university/college of their choice to determine if all courses recommended by Grayson College are applicable to that institution's bachelor's degrees.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| *EDUC/PSYC 1300 (Learning Frameworks) or Component Area Option | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Composition I) | 3 |
| HIST 1301 (United States History I) | 3 |
| *Approved |
3 |
| EDUC 1301 (Intro to the Teaching Profession) | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 1302 (English Composition II) | 3 |
| HIST 1302 (United States History II) | 3 |
| MATH 1350 (Math for Teachers I) | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 (Intro to Special Populations) | 3 |
| TECA 1354 (Child Growth and Development) | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 (Federal Government) | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| *Approved Life & |
1 |
| MATH 1351 (Math for Teachers II) | 3 |
| *Language, Philosophy & Culture Core | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 (Texas Government) | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| *Approved Life & Physical Sciences Lab | 1 |
| *Approved Creative Arts Core | 3 |
|
*Approved Component Option Area
|
3 |
| total: | 60 |
*Please review your Student Planner or contact your Student Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill this degree requirement.
Check with a GC academic advisor and the receiving university/college for recommended courses.
Students earning an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree at Grayson College must complete 42 hours of a