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Inspire the next generation with COM's Associate of Arts in Teaching Program.
Educators leave legacies that extend beyond the final school bell, shaping lives and strengthening communities for generations. At College of the Mainland, we prepare future educators to become leaders through strong partnerships with local school districts and a high-quality education.
Your dream of becoming a teacher starts at College of the Mainland. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is a collegiate degree program consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification.
COM offers three Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) pathways, each designed to provide a seamless transfer to Texas public universities. The AAT offers an affordable, flexible pathway to earning your associate’s degree, transferring into an educator preparation program, and taking the next step toward becoming a certified teacher.
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Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification EC - 6 - Associate of Arts in Teaching
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Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification 4-8, EC-12 Special Education, Associate of Arts in Teaching
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Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification 8-12, EC-12, other than Special Education - Associate of Arts in Teaching
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Accreditation
College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates.
Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of College of the Mainland.
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Additional Program Information
- Apply to COM and submit the necessary documents (transcripts, meningitis vaccination if under 22 and proof of Texas residency).
- Meet with Academic Advisor.
Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify potential or enrolled students that a criminal history may make them ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements: https://tea.texas.gov
Should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential Associates of Arts in Teaching degree prior to or during your quest for a degree, you can visit the following link and request a “Criminal History Evaluation”:
https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs/
This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program, with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice.
Start your journey at College of the Mainland and continue at Texas Woman’s University through a partnership designed to make earning your bachelor’s degree and becoming a certified Texas teacher more affordable, accessible and convenient.