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Lone Star College

About

Lone Star College is a system of seven public community colleges throughout the North Houston metro area. Founded in 1972, Lone Star is known for it’s high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and degree pathways, where nearly 98,000 students receive technical and career training and preparation. Lone Star champions its faculty, who demonstrate qualities of excellence in four areas: student investment, content area expertise, instructional excellence and institutional dedication. With faculty that is invested in you, and an institution that promotes innovation, Lone Star provides unique educational opportunities that help you get to your career.

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The Woodlands

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This is my third year teaching in Texas public schools, and choosing LSC for my certification was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The in-person classes and meaningful interactions with professors and peers make learning engaging and supportive, especially when presenting lessons and receiving real-time feedback. The encouragement I receive to step outside my comfort zone has helped my confidence grow and allow me to truly see myself as an educator who can make a lasting impact on Texas students.

Frances Lee Browning, Expected Graduation 2027

The Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification Program has continued to prepare me for my teaching career. The combination of rigorous coursework, practical experience and strong instructional support has continued to equip me with essential skills in lesson planning, classroom management, data-driven instruction and collaboration with families and colleagues.

Marilou Jankowski, Expected Graduation 2027

Frances Lee Browning, Expected Graduation 2027

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Lone Star College

Programs

Associate Degree

Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)

24 months
Program Duration
In-person, Online
Program Format

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Program Info

At Lone Star College’s Department of Education, you can pursue an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) that directly leads to a bachelor's degree in education at a four-year university. Throughout the program, you will take courses that prepare you for professional responsibilities, pedagogy standards and field work that challenges you to utilize classroom learned skills and techniques.

In the program, Lone Star prepares you to teach in a variety of subjects and utilize teaching methods for early childhood, elementary and middle school classrooms. The program is designed to equip future educators with everything they will need to teach and engage young learners.

During your coursework, you will be required to gain field work hours in local classrooms and work with a mentor teacher. These field experiences are invaluable, and allow you to practice classroom management, ESL and innovative pedagogy methods.

Upon graduation, you will be able to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution and continue your path to a bachelor’s degree in education.

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Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Lone Star College have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Lone Star College to see if you can, too!

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