Recommended Academic Plan for Associate of Arts in
Teaching
Associate of
Arts in Teaching
Degree
This plan is a suggested semester-by-semester plan. It is designed to keep you on track for a timely graduation. This plan is not a substitute for
academic advising. Contact an advisor for further information regarding placement based on ACT/SAT or COMPASS exam scores, scheduling,
degree requirements, and graduation requirements.
Semester 1
Course
Credits
ENG:101 College Composition I
3
MTH:160 College Algebra
*Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective that meets the
MO State requirement
*Humanities and Fine Arts Elective
EDU:210 Teaching Profession
Subtotal
4
Semester 2
Course
ENG:102 College Composition II
PSY:200 General Psychology
EDU:211 Foundations of Education
COM:101 Oral Communication OR
COM:107 Public Speaking
*Physical Education Elective
* Elective
Subtotal
Semester 3
Course
*Interdisciplinary Studies Elective
*Humanities and Fine Arts Elective
*PSY:203 Child Psychology OR
PSY:205 Human Growth and Development OR
PSY:214 Adolescent Psychology
*Life and Physical Sciences Elective with a lab
EDU:218 Technology for Teachers
*Physical Education Elective
Subtotal
Semester 4
Course
3
3
16
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
1
17
Credits
3-4
*Humanities and Fine Arts Elective
*Elective
EDU:227 Educational Psychology
3
4-5
3
Subtotal
1
Completed
MTH:140
To meet the certification requirement take
HST:101, HST:102
ENG:101
Prerequisite
Must take the Missouri Education Profile (MEP)
Milestone/Notes
Completed
ENG:100 or 101
ENG:101
1
3
16
Credits
Milestone/Notes
Discuss academic plan, elective choices, and global
intercultural class choice with an academic advisor
3
* Life and Physical Sciences Elective
GEN:200 Capstone
Prerequisite
1 PE credit must be an activity credit
PSC:101 is required for certification
Prerequisite
PSY:200
PSY:200
PSY:200
Milestone/Notes
Completed
Recommend taking the MO General Education
Assessment (MoGEA)
ENG:101
1 PE credit must be an activity credit
Prerequisite
Milestone/Notes
Completed
Students pursuing Elementary Education need to
take two laboratory science courses.
Apply for graduation
EDU:210 & PSY:203,
205 or 214
ENG:101, or COM:101
or 107 with a grade of
“C” or higher,
sophomore standing
Recommended preparation: 27 credit hours of
general education coursework including global
cultural and interdisciplinary requirement
14-16
Total Hours in the Program: 64
*See Catalog for classes that will fulfill these requirements http://www.stlcc.edu/Admissions_and_Registration/Course_Catalog.html or the
Associate of Arts in Teaching web page http://www.stlcc.edu/Programs/Degrees/AAT/index.html
**Students completing STLCC’s Missouri General Education requirements will receive verification on their transcripts that is recognized by all
Missouri public colleges and universities except the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.
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Teaching AAT
Quick Checklist
Courses
GENERAL EDUCATION
ENG:101 English Composition I
ENG:102 English Composition II
COM:101 Oral Communication OR
COM:107 Public Speaking
MTH:160 College Algebra
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective that
meets the MO State requirement
PSY:200 General Psychology
PSY:203 Child Psychology OR
PSY:205 Human Growth and Development OR
PSY:214 Adolescent Psychology
IDS:xxx
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective
Life and Physical Sciences Elective with a lab
Credit Hours
Notes
non-studio art or music class recommended for
elementary certification
One lab course required for secondary certification
Two lab courses required for elementary certification
Life and Physical Sciences Elective
GEN:200 Capstone
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 credit hours
At least one credit must be an activity
REQUIRED COURSES
EDU:210 Teaching Profession
EDU:211 Foundations of Education
EDU:218 Technology for Teachers
EDU:227 Educational Psychology
ELECTIVES Select 7-8 credit hours
PSC:101 is required for certification
For more information, please see http://www.stlcc.edu/Programs/Degrees or consult the College Catalog at
http://www.stlcc.edu/Admissions_and_Registration/Course_Catalog.html
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