Teacher Education
The Teacher Education Program prepares students to instruct children in Pre-K through 12th grade. Students who are interested in becoming classroom teachers may choose to pursue an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree, while students who are interested in becoming a teacher's assistant should pursue the Teacher's Assistant Certificate.
Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.)
The two-year Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree provides a foundation for students to transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor's degree leading to teacher certification.
The A.A.T. no longer requires completion of TECA courses for Early Childhood majors; however, TECA courses are still offered for transfer to universities.
Coursework is determined by choosing one of the following specializations:
- Early Childhood - 6th
- Grades 4-8
- 8th - 12th
Courses are offered at Northeast and South Campuses.
Contact
Northeast Campus
817-515-6301
South Campus
817-515-4372
Teacher's Assistant Certificate
The Teacher's Assistant Certificate Program is designed for teacher assistants currently working or planning to work in a private or public school setting. Courses provide a foundation in child development and teaching strategies.
The program requires completion of 33 hours of prescribed coursework.
Primarily, courses are offered online and at Northeast Campus. Several courses that are a part of the teacher's assistant certificate program are offered at South Campus as well.
Criminal Background Checks
A criminal background check will be required to enroll in any EDUC or TECA course. Students are assessed this $23 fee once every two years.
Contact
Northeast Campus
Stephanie Scroggins,Ph.D., Department Chair of Child Development and Education
817-515-6652
stephanie.scroggins@tccd.edu
Rosa Fuentes, Ph.D., Professor of Education & Coordinator of Teacher Assistant Certificate
817-515-6301
rosemary.fuentes@tccd.edu
Lisa Self, Assistant Professor of Child Development/Education & Child Development Program Coordinator
817-515-6915
elizabeth.self@tccd.edu
South Campus
Shereah Fonteno, Coordinator and Instructor
817-515-4935
shereah.fonteno@tccd.edu
Reviewed February 27, 2012