School of Education Degrees and Certificates Page Content Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching The School of Education offers both state and nationally accredited degree and certification programs at the associates and baccalaureate degree levels. Additionally, the School of Education offers a number of industry approved certification’s attainable through continuing education pathways.The School of Education’s newest program, the Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and, The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Lower level courses in the new degree program will be offered beginning Fall 2020 and upper level courses offered beginning Fall 2021. Associate Degrees Child Development/Early Childhood Education AAS Associate of Arts in Teaching Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree--EC-6 Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree 4-8 (Generalist), EC-12 Special Education Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree--Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Foreign Language, EC-12 Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree--Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Mathematics, 8-12 Certificates Child Development/Early Childhood Education Certificate Administrative Certificate Initial Teacher Certification: EC-3 (Pending State Board for Educator Certification approval) Alternative Teacher Certification Early Childhood Associate Teaching Assistant Want to learn more about careers in education? Explore Career Information Start Today