MUS 205A — Chamber Singers II
Degree Total 65 Hours Programs of Study Associate of Arts in Teaching The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree prepares students with a foundation in educational principles, theory and practice, and exposes them to complex problems and relationships in the field of education. Teachers play an essential role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children in their formative years. Using a variety of active learning approaches, teachers help children understand abstract principles, solve problems, and develop critical thought processes. Whether desiring to teach preschool or elementary school, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible citizens. Any Missouri community college student who has earned an AAT degree is guaranteed consistent treatment by the majority of four-year transfer institutions. Completing the AAT is the first step to achieving a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in an Elementary Education degree. Bachelor’s degree institutions with teacher education programs have different requirements. It is essential to work with an advisor to select the correct courses (categories indicated with ** in the Program Requirements) needed for the transfer institution of choice. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education-Office of Educator Quality is working with representative stakeholder groups to redesign the standards for educator preparation including certification requirem