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:
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
Communications (1st Humanities/Fine Arts)
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts (2nd Humanities/Fine Arts)
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Sci
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Mathematics
Complete at least 2 of the following courses:
Natural Sciences
Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
Sociology Requirement
Complete all of the following Courses:
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:
| EDU-187 | Teaching and Learning for All | 4 |
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU-250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 |
| EDU-279 | Literacy Development and Instruction | 4 |
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Complete all of the following Courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule