2025-2026 Catalog

Teaching Associate of Arts (A.A.T.) Degree (Elementary Education K-6 STEM)

The purpose of this degree is to provide ease of transfer to Southern Arkansas University's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6 STEM.

The courses that make up the Certificate of Proficience (CP) in Teaching are included in this degree.

Transfer Option

  • Southern Arkansas University
    • BS Elementary Education K-6 STEM

Program Description

The purpose of the Associate of Art in Teaching is to provide ease of transfer to Arkansas public universities and will articulate into baccalaureate degree.

The courses that make up the Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in Teaching and the Technical Certificate (TC) in Teaching are included in this degree.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree and/or certificate(s).
  • A [P] indicates that a prerequisite is required before the course can be taken. Refer to the prerequisites table listed below the degree plan or the course description in the College Catalog to determine the prerequisite.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 62 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Rocket Awareness Orientation.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

Semester I (15 hours)

EDUC 2003Introduction to Education

3

EDUC 2023K-12 Educational Technology

3

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3

 

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

HIST 1003World History I

3

HIST 1013World History II

3

Semester II (16 hours)

ART 2013Art Appreciation

3

BIOL 1004The Biological Science

4

ENGL 1123Composition II

3

SPED 2023Introduction to Special Education

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

Semester III (15 hours)

MATH 2053Math for Teachers I

3

MATH 2063Math for Teachers II

3

MUS 2013Music Appreciation

3

PSCI 2003American Government National

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

ENGL 2213World Literature I

3

ENGL 2223World Literature II

3

Semester IV (16 hours)

GEOG 2003Introduction to Geography

3

HIST 2083History of Arkansas

3

PHSC 1004Physical Sciences

4

 

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

HIST 2013U.S. History I

3

HIST 2023U.S. History II

3

General Education Electives (3 hours)

Select three (3) hours, not already taken, from these courses: 

CJ 1003Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

ECON 2203Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3

ENGL 2213World Literature I

3

ENGL 2223World Literature II

3

HIST 1003World History I

3

HIST 1013World History II

3

HIST 2013U.S. History I

3

HIST 2023U.S. History II

3

PSYC 2003General Psychology

3

PSYC 2033Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3

SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3

SOC 2013Social Problems

3

THEA 2003Theatre Appreciation

3

Total Credit Hours: 62