Teacher Education

Quick Facts

Pathway: Human & Public Service
Campus:
- Northeast
- Northwest
- South
- Southeast
- Trinity River
- TCC Connect

Teachers educate children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Our Program

Why Choose Teacher Education?

Earn your Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) and move up to our Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) selective admission program, or transfer to one of our many partner 4-year colleges or universities
Balance your work or personal life with our conveniently scheduled classes
Gain both a general education foundation & a specialization
Share your passion for teaching & learning in an intrinsically rewarding field

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

Develop lesson plans & assignments for teaching subjects to students
Grade exams & evaluate projects
Prepare students for required standardized tests
Assess students’ special needs & adapt lessons

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

Critical thinking
Reasoning
Communication
Personal and social responsibility
Teamwork
Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

Academic Requirements

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment
- You must earn college-ready scores or higher.
- For our degree programs, you must pass the Math section of the TSI:
  - EC-6th or Grades 4–8 A.A.T.: Algebraic math pathway required
  - High school A.A.T.: Algebraic math pathway not required
Graduation
- Our A.A.T. requires a minimum GPA of 2.75.

Field Experience

You are required to observe certified teachers in a classroom setting (private or public). We schedule classroom observations on an individual basis, primarily according to your availability.

Each teacher education (EDUC) course requires you to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field experience.

Criminal Background Checks

You must undergo a criminal background check before registering for any teacher education (EDUC) course. Once a year, criminal background checks are conducted at both campuses.

See your campus Field Placement Contact for more details.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degrees

Credits for Transfer

These courses provide transferable credit only and do not lead to a degree or certificate.

All Campuses

Continuing Education Programs

TCC Educator Preparation Program

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2026–2027 Academic Year

Degree or Certificate	Program Title	Semester Credit Hours	Total Tuition & Fees
BAS	Early Childhood Education and Teaching, BAS	120	$8,880
AAT	Associate of Arts in Teaching (EC-6)	60	$4,440
AAT	Associate of Arts in Teaching (Grades 7-12)	60	$4,440

Notes:

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Complete your Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood and Teaching at TCC, or transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

While our A.A.T. program is designed to prepare you to enter the workforce, you may be ready to work toward: