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All education courses are taught by highly qualified faculty who hold higher degrees and who have many years of experience. Each member of ATP faculty has taught in public school classrooms with several members of the faculty having administrative experience as well. All faculty are actively involved in both State and National Teacher organizations, frequently take part in educational conferences, and regularly update their courses to reflect best practice.
Coursework for the education student is designed to develop both breadth and depth of intellectual development for becoming a teacher.
Undergraduate Courses |
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Undergraduate courses focus on schooling, teaching and learning, effective teaching practices, and practices in planning and implementing instruction. |
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| EDUC 115 | American Education: A Changing Landscape
(9 hour placement required) |
| EDUC 225 | Schools and Society
(9 hour placement required) |
| EDUC351 | The Learner-Teacher Interaction
(35 hour placement required) |
| EDUC 493 | Teaching for Diversity and Inclusion
(Typically taken in conjunction with EDUC 351) |
| EDUC 475 | The Learner, the Teacher, and the Curriculum
(45 hour placement required) |
| CSOC | Jan Term Career Study Off Campus
All ATP students are encouraged to have a CSOC experience to further explore their particular interest in education. |
Graduate Courses |
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Graduate courses focus on the individual student’s teaching certification area, with each student taking methods courses that prepare them for their field. |
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All ATP candidates are required to take nine graduate courses to complete their M.A.T. and be recommended for certification. |
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| All Candidates | EC-6 |
Secondary & All-Level |
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EDUC 520 EDUC 598 EDUC 570/580/ 590 EDUC 571/581/ 591 (Clinical) EDUC 572/582/ 592 (Seminar) |
EDUC 530 EDUC 532 EDUC 533 |
EDUC 541-48 EDUC 549 1 Elective Graduate Course EDUC 532 |
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EDUC 530-33 |
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For more information, specific course descriptions, and degree plans by certification, please refer to the Austin College Bulletin.
Certification Fields
TEA recognizes the Austin Teacher Program as an accredited educator preparation program. The ATP prepares candidates for a Texas standard teaching certificate in the following areas:
| Elementary EC-6 |
Middle School Grades 4-8 |
Secondary Grades 7-12 (except *) |
All Level |
| EC-6 Generalist | ELAR | English (7-12) | Art |
| Those seeking EC-6 certification must select a major or minor in one of these areas: art, biology, English, French, German, history, music, mathematics, psychology, Spanish, communication studies, or exercise and sport science (special option) | ELAR/Social Studies | History (7-12) | Music |
| Science | Life Science (7-12) | Theatre | |
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| Social Studies | *Physical Science (6-12) | Physical Education | |
| Mathematics | *Physics/Math (6-12) | Spanish | |
| ESL Supplemental certification offered across all levels and specializations. | |||
Specific course requirements for each certification field can be found at Teaching/Course Certification Requirements.
Technology Standards
Pursuant to Texas Education Code 21.0452(b)(5), all students who are enrolled in the educator preparation program at Austin College must demonstrate the ability to use technology. The ATP has incorporated the TEA Technology Standards for All Teachers into the curriculum. Elements of technology are present in both the undergraduate and graduate educator preparation courses of the Austin Teacher Program.
Credit for Military Experience
In accordance with 19 TAC §228.35(a)(5)(A), military service members or military veterans may be given credit for certain verified military service, training, or education toward the training, education, work experience or related requirements (other than certification examinations) for educator certification requirements, provided that the military service, training, or education is directly related to the certificate being sought.
Interested veterans and active military service members will work with the Office of Military and Veteran Services, the Registrar, and the Education Department in evaluating their Joint Services Transcript and developing a plan to complete their B.A. from Austin College while meeting the requirements for admission to the Austin Teacher Program.
Advising
 Dr. Sandy Philipose
7-12 History |
 Dr. Julia Shahid
EC-6 (last names M-Z) |
 Dr. Tamra Dollar
EC-6 (last names M-Z) |
 Professor Terry Stone
Math 4-8 |
From the earliest course in the program, EDUC 115, the ATP actively encourages students to seek advising with the appropriate professor to plan their courses for each year. Students in EDUC 225 must have an advising sheet on file before they are able to register for EDUC 351. Students in EDUC 351 meet again with their ATP advisor to evaluate their advising sheet and to complete a degree plan. Finally, in EDUC 475, students are required to consult their ATP advisor about completing their B.A. and develop a degree plan for graduate coursework.
Arranging a meeting with the appropriate advisor as a freshman is the most efficient way for an interested student to save time and money, while developing a plan that serves their needs during college and also meets their career goals.