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Teaching

Technical Degree Transfer

In this rewarding field, you’ll learn as much from your students as they’ll learn from you. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree transfers to Texas public universities and lays the foundation for a Texas teaching certification.

Program at a Glance

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Students will be exposed to the full spectrum of primary education and can specialize in teaching elementary, middle, or high school grade-level subjects. 

Earning Potential

  • Early childhood (preschool) teachers: $33,733
  • Elementary school teachers: $61,951
  • Middle school teachers: $63,615
  • High school (secondary) teachers: $64,088

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Locations

Central Campus
Generation Park Campus
North Campus
South Campus
San Jac Online

 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Teaching, Bachelor of Applied Science

Technical Degree

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Education degree prepares you to work with children from six weeks through third grade. Graduates will also be eligible to work in an early childhood organization, such as Head Start. They can also apply for teacher certification to teach preschool through third grade in public schools.
Length 4 years
If you’re studying full-time, you can complete the 120 credits for this program in four years.

This degree is also offered online.
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Teaching, Early Childhood to 6th Grade, AAT

Transfer
This Associate of Arts in Teaching degree prepares you to transfer to a 4-year college or university.The A.A.T. degree is transferable to Texas public universities and lays the initial foundation needed for a Texas teacher certifica­tion. Completing an A.A.T. is required to meet entrance requirements of the university or educator preparation program you’re transferring to, including grade point averages and/or testing requirements.
Length 2 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

This degree is also offered online.
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Teaching, Grades 7 - 12, AAT

Transfer
This Associate of Arts in Teaching degree prepares you to transfer to a 4-year college or university.Focus your studies on a particular subject area to prepare you for a teaching career in the field of your choice, such as history, life science, or English/Language Arts for grades 7-12.
Length 2 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

This degree is also offered online.
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Four Teaching Degree Pathways

Which pathway will advance you toward your career goals?

  1. EC-6 AAT Pathway

    This degree pathway is for students who want to teach early childhood through 6th grade. Students learn across disciplines to gain the skills to teach reading, writing, math, science, and history. 

  2. 7-12 History AAT Pathway

    This degree pathway is for students who want to teach history in grade levels 7 through 12. 

  3. 7-12 Life Science AAT Pathway

    This degree pathway is for students who want to teach biology or other life science courses in grade levels 7 through 12.

  4. 7-12 ELA AAT Pathway

    This degree pathway is for students who want to teach English/Language Arts in grade levels 7 through 12.

 

Student Development

Littles Need Teaching, Too

Earn a Child Development Degree or Certificate
If you’re interested in working with kids, but having your own classroom and curriculum isn’t quite for you, consider our Child Development programs. We offer a variety of educational pathways that can prepare you for anything from working at or owning a childcare center to teaching kindergarten through 3rd grade for an ISD.
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Child Development

Shift to Teaching Fueled by Passion

Jamelli Cortez started her journey at San Jacinto College in the diagnostic medical sonography program. In August 2021, she took a part-time job with Galena Park Independent School District as a tutor, and her career goals changed forever.
Jamelli Cortez
I started tutoring students in early childhood education, from pre-K to fourth grade. I fell in love with teaching and never looked back.”
Jamelli Cortez
San Jac Alumna

Jamelli cites education professor Jorge Embil and early childhood program director Caresal Bolds for further igniting her enthusiasm about a career in teaching.

Jamelli graduated with her associate degree in teaching from San Jacinto College in May 2023. In the future, she hopes to earn her bachelor’s degree and teach bilingual classes in third or fourth grade at a local school district.

 

Any Questions?

We can help. Contact our department to find out more about San Jac’s program. Have general questions? Give us a call at 281-998-6150.
Dawn Eaton
DC, Beh/Soc Sciences and Educ
Email
Dawn.Eaton@sjcd.edu
Phone
(281) 998-6150x3732
Gwendolyn Berry
Dept Ch, Child Deve/Educ
Email
Gwendolyn.Berry@sjcd.edu
Phone
(281) 476-1867