The Associate of Arts in Teaching introduces students to the profession of teaching. Students may choose between elementary, middle school, and high school education curricula tracks. All three require 60 credit hours of coursework including 45 hours of recommended courses from the core curriculum and 15 hours in the field of study.
Also required are the Introduction to Education, EDUC 1301, and the Introduction to Special Populations, EDUC 2301, courses in which students are introduced to the philosophies and practical knowledge of teaching as well as being given the opportunity to participate in field observations of classrooms in local public school districts.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Teaching gives students the opportunity to take up to 64 hours of general education courses at STC and then transfer into a four-year university's School of Education.