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The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) at Northeast Texas Community College is a state-approved degree program specializing in Teacher Education – Multiple Levels. This pathway consists of lower-division courses designed to transfer seamlessly into a bachelor ‘s degree leading to initial Texas teacher certification. 

Early Classroom Experience

At NTCC, we believe the best way to learn is by doing. Our program includes two cornerstone education courses that provide students with 32 total hours of hands-on field experience (16 hours per course) in real K–12 classrooms: 

  1. EDUC 1301: Introduction to the Teaching Profession – A foundational look at the role of an educator in the society. 
  2. EDUC 2301: Introduction to Special Populations – A deep dive into supporting diverse learners and inclusive classroom settings. 

Certification Tracks 

  1. The AAT is a versatile "Multiple Levels" degree. Whether your passion is working with young children or preparing high schoolers for the world, our guided pathways support all three primary Texas certification tracks: 
  2. EC–6 (Early Childhood through Grade 6) 
  3. 4–8 (Grades 4 through 8) 
  4. Secondary (High School/Grades 7 through 12)

University Transfer & Fast-Track Partnerships 

NTCC provides structured pathways to ensure that your credits count toward your bachelor’s degree. 

Texas A&M University (Texarkana) Transfer Pathway 

As a result of the academic partnership between Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) and Texas A&M University-Texarkana (A&M-Texarkana), guided pathways have been developed between NTCC and A&M-Texarkana faculty and staff through which students can earn their associate’s degree with NTCC and then transfer to A&M-Texarkana to complete their baccalaureate degree. 

University of Texas at Tyler 

Through our formal communication agreement, NTCC students enjoy a streamlined transition to UT Tyler. You can explore the degree plan and specific transfer requirements to ensure every course fits your education future major. 

Access the NTCC-to-UT Tyler Transfer Portal 

ATT Teacher Education to BSEd EC-6: Recommended 4-Year Course Sequence 

Grand Canyon University (GCU) Concurrent Enrollment 

Accelerate your career through our unique partnership with Grand Canyon University. Students enrolled in the NTCC AAT program can take advantage of concurrent enrollment, allowing you to begin university-level coursework while simultaneously finishing your associate degree at NTCC. This "fast-track" model saves time and moves you toward teacher licensure sooner. 

Explore the GCU Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure)

Degree Plan

Teacher Education - Multiple Levels, A.A.T.