Explore Academic Programs - Teaching


The Teaching program is ideal for those students wishing to become teachers in a public school setting. Students complete their first two years at CTC and continue on to a four-year institution to complete their studies. Our varied delivery methods provide an accessible and affordable pathway to success. The degree is designed for students who wish to work with students in early childhood through sixth grade.

With an associate degree, students are qualified for paraprofessional positions in most school districts. 

Know Your Path? CTC Pathway

Teaching Pathway
[Pathways are structured academic plans designed to guide students through their education. They outline the courses, support services, and skills needed to achieve specific career goals or complete a particular program of study. Pathways help students stay on track, ensuring they take the right courses in the right order and receive the support they need to succeed.]

Degrees and Certificates

The 60 credit-hour Associate of Arts degree in teaching certification consists of 42 credit hours of "core" classes, designed to transfer to any public Texas university, and 18 hours of electives and teaching courses.

Degrees & Certificates Delivery Mode
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Teacher Education (AA)
60 credit hours, four semesters full time		  Central Campus Day
 Online
 Other U.S. locations (Elmendorf AFB, Fort Richardson, Fort Stewart, Fort Wainwright, Hunter AAF)
Course Descriptions
EDUC (Teaching)  

Transfer Agreements

Central Texas College offers 2 Plus 2 transfer agreements with four-year schools. This allows students to start at CTC and smoothly transfer to a bachelor’s program, with all courses counting toward their degree.

Transferring from Central Texas College to a four-year college or university is a popular path to a bachelor's degree.

Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates

Teacher assistant/paraprofessional

Potential Earnings: $25,410 annually

Market Growth Rate: 6 %

Kindergarten/elementary teachers (early childhood - sixth grade)*

Potential Earnings: $55,490 annually

Market Growth Rate: 6 %

 

Special education teachers (early childhood - sixth grade)*

Potential Earnings: $57,910 annually 

Market Growth Rate: 6 %

 
* Further study (bachelor's degree) required | ** Study beyond bachelor's degree required

Contact the Department

Office: 254-526-1900

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