Teaching

Transfer

In this rewarding field, you’ll learn as much from your students as they’ll learn from you. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree transfers to Texas public universities and lays the foundation for a Texas teaching certification.

Earning Potential

Early childhood (preschool) teachers: $42,013
Elementary school teachers: $59,486
Middle school teachers: $59,457
High school (secondary) teachers: $60,369

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

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Students will be exposed to the full spectrum of primary education and can specialize in teaching elementary, middle, or high school grade-level subjects.

Locations

Central Campus
Generation Park Campus
North Campus
South Campus
San Jac Online

Teaching, Early Childhood to 6th Grade, AAT

Transfer

This Associate of Arts in Teaching degree prepares you to transfer to a 4-year college or university.The A.A.T. degree is transferable to Texas public universities and lays the initial foundation needed for a Texas teacher certification. Completing an A.A.T. is required to meet entrance requirements of the university or educator preparation program you’re transferring to, including grade point averages and/or testing requirements.

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

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Teaching, Grades 7 - 12, AAT

Transfer

This Associate of Arts in Teaching degree prepares you to transfer to a 4-year college or university.Focus your studies on a particular subject area to prepare you for a teaching career in the field of your choice, such as history, life science, or English/Language Arts for grades 7-12.

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

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Which pathway will advance you toward your career goals?

EC-6 AAT Pathway

This degree pathway is for students who want to teach early childhood through 6th grade. Students learn across disciplines to gain the skills to teach reading, writing, math, science, and history.
7-12 History AAT Pathway

This degree pathway is for students who want to teach history in grade levels 7 through 12.
7-12 Life Science AAT Pathway

This degree pathway is for students who want to teach biology or other life science courses in grade levels 7 through 12.
7-12 ELA AAT Pathway

This degree pathway is for students who want to teach English/Language Arts in grade levels 7 through 12.

Earn a Child Development Degree or Certificate

If you’re interested in working with kids, but having your own classroom and curriculum isn’t quite for you, consider our Child Development programs. We offer a variety of educational pathways that can prepare you for anything from working at or owning a childcare center to teaching kindergarten through 3rd grade for an ISD.

Child Development

Shift to Teaching Fueled by Passion

Jamelli Cortez started her journey at San Jacinto College in the diagnostic medical sonography program. In August 2021, Cortez took a part-time job with Galena Park Independent School District as a tutor, and her career goals changed forever.

I started tutoring students in early childhood education, from pre-K to fourth grade. I fell in love with teaching and never looked back.”

Jamelli Cortez

San Jac Alumna

Cortez cites education professor Jorge Embil and early childhood program director Caresal Bolds for further igniting her enthusiasm about a career in teaching.

Cortez graduated with her associate degree in teaching from San Jacinto College in May 2023. In the future, she hopes to earn her bachelor’s degree and teach bilingual classes in third or fourth grade at a local school district.