A1040T – Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation

Degree Designation Articulation Agreement
Associate in Science None
Minimum Required Credit Hours Fully online option available?
60 Yes

Description

The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree is designed for those who wish to begin study toward a baccalaureate degree in teaching in a STEM or technical major within K-12 grades. It shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic computer use.

This program is under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) which enables North Carolina community college graduates of this two-year associates degree who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina and to Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities to transfer with junior status.

Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions.

Students must meet the senior university’s foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

  • Design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences
  • Conduct developmentally appropriate formative and summative assessment to inform teaching and learning
  • Reflect on personal teaching practices to promote positive outcomes for each child

Program Requirements

General Education

English Composition

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry

3

ENG-112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

Communications (1st Humanities/Fine Arts)

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM-120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

3

COM-231Public Speaking

3

Humanities/Fine Arts (2nd Humanities/Fine Arts)

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART-111Art Appreciation

3

ART-114Art History Survey I

3

ART-115Art History Survey II

3

DRA-111Theatre Appreciation

3

ENG-231American Literature I

3

ENG-232American Literature II

3

ENG-241British Literature I

3

ENG-242British Literature II

3

MUS-110Music Appreciation

3

PHI-240Introduction to Ethics

3

Social/Behavioral Sci

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECO-251Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO-252Principles of Macroeconomics

3

HIS-111World Civilizations I

3

HIS-112World Civilizations II

3

HIS-131American History I

3

HIS-132American History II

3

POL-120American Government

3

PSY-150General Psychology

3

SOC-210Introduction to Sociology

3

Mathematics

Complete at least 2 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT-171Precalculus Algebra

4

MAT-172Precalculus Trigonometry

4

MAT-271Calculus I

4

MAT-272Calculus II

4

Natural Sciences

Earn at least 8 credits from the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AST-111Descriptive Astronomy

3

AST-111ADescriptive Astronomy Lab

1

AST-151General Astronomy I

3

AST-151AGeneral Astronomy I Lab

1

BIO-110Principles of Biology

4

BIO-111General Biology I

4

BIO-112General Biology II

4

CHM-151General Chemistry I

4

CHM-152General Chemistry II

4

GEL-111Geology

4

PHY-110Conceptual Physics

3

PHY-110AConceptual Physics Lab

1

PHY-151College Physics I

4

PHY-152College Physics II

4

PHY-251General Physics I

4

PHY-252General Physics II

4

Sociology Requirement

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
SOC-225Social Diversity

3

Additional General Education

Earn at least 11 credits from the following:

Teacher Prep Gen Ed Electives List

Other Required Courses

Other Required Hours

Other Required Hours

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
EDU-187Teaching and Learning for All

4

EDU-216Foundations of Education

3

EDU-250Teacher Licensure Preparation

3

EDU-279Literacy Development and Instruction

4

Other Requirements

Other Requirements

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACA-122Transfer & Career Success

1

Recommended Course Sequence

View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule