Future teachers can begin their educational career pathway through the Cisco College area of study in Education. Students get an introduction to educational theory and method while they complete coursework that meets associate degree requirements at Cisco College and transfers toward a Bachelor's Degree program at any four-year state institution in Texas. Early Childhood through 6th grade, and 8th through 12th grade tracks are available.
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| Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
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| Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree | Four Semesters |
What Can This Program Do For You
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Potential Career Paths
- Teacher
- Teacher Assistant
- Preschool Teacher
- Childcare Worker
- Reading Specialist
- Special Education Assistant
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Courses
A.A.T. Elementary Education
Freshman Year
First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 BCIS 1304 Business Computer Appl. 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 Life & Physical Science* 4 Life & Physical Science* 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 *See core curriculum course options
Sophomore Year
First Semester Second Semester Language, Philosophy & Culture* 3 Creative Arts* 3 GOVT 2305 Federal F 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Math I 3 MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Math II 3 EDUC 1301 Intro to the Teaching Prof 3 EDUC 2301 Intro to Special Pops 3 Life & Physical Science* 3 Kinesiology 1 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 13 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 *See core curriculum course options
A.A.T Secondary Education
Freshman Year
First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 BCIS 1304 Business Computer Appl. 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 Life & Physical Science* 4 Life & Physical Science* 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 *See core curriculum course options
Sophomore Year
First Semester Second Semester Language, Philosophy & Culture* 3 Creative Arts* 3 GOVT 2305 Federal F 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Math I 3 MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Math II 3 EDUC 1301 Intro to the Teaching Prof 3 EDUC 2301 Intro to Special Pops 3 Life & Physical Science* 3 Kinesiology 1 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 13 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 See the Cisco College Catalog for additional course listings.
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Cisco College represents opportunity to me. Cisco College offers a cost-effective education that is much more intimate than one would receive elsewhere. Lectures are small, allowing my experience to be much more personable. Attending a school that creates an environment of learning and connection is helping me reach my goals as a young adult. I would recommend enrolling at Cisco for an Associates Degree to any person interested in continuing their education.
– Mychellya Shadle
Meet the Faculty
Debra Slaton
Professor of Education and Child Development
Cisco Campus Abilene Campus
(254) 442-5187 (325) 794-4505
debra.slaton@cisco.edu