he Associate of Arts in Teaching degree (A.A.T.), with an emphasis in middle-level math/science or language arts/social studies, is a two-year transfer degree designed to introduce students to the teaching profession and help address the teacher shortage in Arkansas. The degree is in alignment with state licensure in middle school teaching in these emphasis areas and maximizes the hours that students can take before transferring to a four-year university to complete their bachelor’s degree in education. The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree, with an emphasis in early childhood education (P-4), is designed for individuals who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education in order to teach preschool through 4th grade.