Alamo Colleges

Programme overview

The A.A.T. is an associate degree designed as a transfer pathway into Texas public universities offering baccalaureate programs that lead to initial teacher certification. Certification tracks mentioned include EC-6, 4-8 and EC-12 Special Education; the program also includes an option described as Associate of Arts in Teaching 7-12 and Other EC-12. Students are advised to confirm specific transfer and certification requirements with the receiving university, the college transfer center, or the relevant department.

What you'll study

Coursework is aimed at preparing candidates for careers involving teaching, coaching and allied health professions connected to child and adolescent development. The program description highlights preparation for roles such as teacher, school administrator, counselor, athletic trainer, personal trainer, recreation specialist, and pathways toward physical and occupational therapy and other health professions.

Entry requirements

The published page does not list detailed admission criteria. It does state that A.A.T. graduates should check transfer institution requirements, which vary by university and may change annually. For certification applicants, a national criminal history check is conducted by the Texas Education Agency as required by Texas Education Code §22.0831.

Career prospects

Graduates typically transfer into bachelor programs that lead to initial teacher certification and then pursue employment as classroom teachers in the certified grade bands, or move into related school roles such as administrators, counselors, or specialists in child/adolescent development. The program also supports transfer into health-professional pathways connected to athletics and therapy professions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source does not list program-specific scholarships. Prospective students should explore institutional aid through Alamo Colleges, contact the transfer center for transfer scholarships at destination universities, and consider state or federal funding and scholarships tied to teacher preparation or high-need subject incentives.