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Education
EC-4 AND 4-8 GRADE LEVELS
Associate of Arts in Teaching
2007-2008 Catalog
This program is designed to provide students with the first two years of a four-year degree leading to teacher certification at the EC-4 and 4-8 grade levels.
Program Course # Course Title Sem Sem Grade College (If
Hrs. Taken not ACC)
ENGL 1301 English Composition I 3
HIST 1301 United States History I 3
MATH 1314+ College Algebra 3
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3
Natural Science1 3
ENGL 1302+ English Composition II 3
HIST 1302 United States History II 3
MATH 1350+ Mathematics for Middle Grade Teacher 3
Certification I
Social and Behavioral Science1 3
Natural Science1 3-4
GOVT 2305 United States Government 3
MATH 1351+ Mathematics for Middle Grade Teacher 3
Certification II
Humanities1 3
Visual and Performing Arts1 3
Natural Science1 3-4
GOVT 2306 Texas State and Local Government 3
Humanities1 3
EDUC 2301+ Introduction to Special Populations 3
Natural Science1 3-4
Oral Communication1 3
1
Select from the appropriate section of the Core Curriculum Course List. The Communications course must have a SPCH rubric and the Natural Science requirement
must be in the same discipline.
+ Prerequisites: See Course Descriptions.
Final approval of degree plan for graduation is provided by the Admissions Office. Application for graduation must be on file in the Admissions Office before the
published deadline of the student’s final semester. The ACC Catalog contains important information about graduation.
ACC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDUC 1301 INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION (3-3-0). An integrated pre-service course and content experience for those
interested in a teaching career. Students will participate in a minimum of 16 contact hours in P-12 classrooms in field observations with varied and
diverse student populations. Activities will include a focus on developing systematic observation skills, an overview of the dimensions of teaching,
and the teacher certification process. Criminal background checks are required. Insurance: $3.50 Skills: G
EDUC 2301 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL POPULATIONS (3-3-0). An enriched, integrated, pre-service course and content experience that
provides 1) an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic
diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning; and 2) students with opportunities to participate in early field observations
of P-12 special populations. Criminal background checks required. Insurance: $3.50 Skills: G Prerequisites: EDUC 1301.
ENGL 1301 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3-3-0). A study of the principles of composition with emphasis on language, the mechanics of writing, the
types of discourse, and research and documentation. Skills: E
ENGL 1302 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (3-3-0). A continuation of English 1301 with emphasis on analysis of readings in prose fiction. Skills: E
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or equivalent with minimum grade of "C".
GOVT 2305 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (3-3-0). This course is an introduction to United States national government. The course includes a
framework for understanding United States government and politics and the constitutional basis for the processes, the institutions, and the policies of
United States government and politics. The government department strongly recommends that students complete ENGL 1301 or the equivalent with
a grade of C or higher prior to enrolling in GOVT 2305.
Minorities Specialization--This course views national government through the perspectives of its political cultures. Four groups are identified and
studied: African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Native Americans. Study of the United States Constitution and the institutions and
processes of the United States government are an integral part of this course. However, students do not attend scheduled classes, but study a textbook
and use web-based resources to complete assignments. Students must complete an online orientation during the first week of classes, take all exams
in ACC testing centers, and maintain satisfactory progress in the course to remain enrolled. Students are required to have an Internet account to take
this course. ACC does not provide Internet accounts.
Skills: E
GOVT 2306 TEXAS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (3-3-0). This course is an introduction to Texas state and local government. The course
includes a framework for understanding Texas government and politics and the constitutional basis for the processes, the institutions, and the policies
of Texas government and politics. The government department strongly recommends that students complete ENGL 1301 or the equivalent with a
grade of C or higher prior to enrolling in GOVT 2306.
Land Use Specialization--This course is an introduction to Texas state and local government with an emphasis on land use policy. The course
includes the powers and practices of local governments in controlling land use. Topics include annexation, extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), the
legal issue of "takings," eminent domain, zoning, Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), environmental impact considerations, subdivision ordinances,
and deed restrictions. This course substitutes for GOVT 2306 for degree and graduation requirements.
Skills: E
HIST 1301 UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3-3-0). A study of the history of the United States to 1877. Skills: E
HIST 1302 UNITED STATES HISTORY II (3-3-0). A study of the history of the United States from 1877 to present. Skills: E
MATH 1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3-3-0). A course designed for students majoring in business, mathematics, science, engineering, or certain
engineering-related technical fields. Content includes the rational, real, and complex number systems; the study of functions including polynomial,
rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and related equations; inequalities; and systems of linear equations and determinants. Skills: S
Prerequisites: MATD 0390 with a C or better or satisfactory score on the ACC Mathematics Assessment Test taken before enrolling in ACC
mathematics courses. An ACC Mathematics Assessment Test score (COMPASS, ASSET, or THEA) is required for all students who do not have
credit for ACC's MATD 0390, including those who have met the TSI math requirement in some other way than one of those three tests.
MATH 1350 MATHEMATICS FOR MIDDLE GRADE TEACHER CERTIFICATION I (3-3-0). Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems,
number theory and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical
thinking. Skills: S Prerequisites: MATH 1314, MATH 1316, MATH 1324, or MATH 2412. Completion of TSI reading and writing requirements.
MATH 1351 MATHEMATICS FOR MIDDLE GRADE TEACHER CERTIFICATION II (3-3-0). Concepts of geometry, probability, and statistics,
as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical
thinking. Skills: S Prerequisites: MATH 1350 and completion of TSI reading and writing requirements.
Last Updated: January 12, 2010