Students gain valuable experience through classroom observations, interactions, and interviews with teachers, and leave with a comprehensive Professional Portfolio.
School of Arts and Education
Teaching
Degree:
- Associate of Arts in Teaching [✓ TSI] (Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification* Multiple Levels (includes EC-6, 4-8, EC-12*, and Special Education)
Career Information
Find work as:
- Teachers
- Professors
- Special Education Teachers
- Teaching Assistants
Texas Annual Wages*
- Entry-level range: $48,140 or less
- Average: $61,380
*National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved October 2025 from onetonline.org.
Invest in your future with Angelina College’s Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) program. Whether you aim to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree and teacher certification or jumpstart your teaching career, our program is the perfect foundation.
Gain real-world experience through classroom fieldwork while completing your core requirements. Develop essential skills in communication, critical thinking, and professionalism to become an effective educator.
Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program: Learn about the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program HERE.
Why AC for Teaching?
Hands-On Classroom Experience
Transfer to University
The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree is for students planning to transfer to a four-year college for a Bachelor’s degree and teacher certification, with formal agreements in place with universities like Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston State.
Networking Opportunities
Students are encouraged to join professional organizations, attend job fairs, and participate in Region 7 trainings and events at local schools.
Attending Angelina College set the foundation for my teaching career. Throughout my college experience here, I was exposed to challenging coursework and hands-on learning experiences that equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in my teaching career. The supportive community of professors, mentors, and peers encouraged me to push beyond my comfort zone, pursue my passions, and strive for excellence. Overall, my college experience at Angelina College played a vital role in preparing me for the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead on my road to a degree in Education.
Angelina College helped me discover my passion for teaching and gave me the confidence to pursue it. The encouragement and guidance I received there gave me the tools and motivation to step into my own classroom. Now, in my first year of teaching, I’m seeing that passion come to life as I help my students learn and grow.
University Partnerships
SFA ACcess Program
Earn an Associate of Arts from AC and a Bachelor of Science from SFA
SFA’s Department of Education Studies within the James I. Perkins College of Education offers the ACcess SFA program — a unique distance education program that allows a student to expand on their Angelina College degree to eventually earn a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from SFA.
Through the program, students who earn an Associate of Arts in Teaching from Angelina College will enroll in SFA courses taught online or on the Angelina College campus to eventually earn a BSIS from SFA. This program will also prepare students to sit for the Texas teaching certification exams.
Visit the program webpage for details.
Recommended Academic Plan (RAP)
The RAP (or course sequence) shows the suggested order of courses each semester to help you complete your program on time. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.
View in College Catalog (official program listing) (accessible)
Transfer Opportunities
Transfer seamlessly with your associate degree to pursue a bachelor’s degree at one of our partner universities.
SFASU (Stephen F. Austin) Transfer
Questions?
Contact
Success Coach for General Studies, Arts and Education
ae@angelina.edu or artsandeducation@angelina.edu
