Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation (A1010T)
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation degree 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 basic computer use. The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs 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.
Note: This degree is offered on Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, and online.
ACA-122 IS REQUIRED TO BE TAKEN IN THE FIRST SEMESTER FOR ALL COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS.
Requirements
Suggested Program Pathway
Fall Semester I
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| EDU 187 | Teaching and Learning for All | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| | or | | | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| | or | | | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 11-12 | 7 | 14-15 |
Spring Semester I
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 ,0, 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | General Education Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Fall Semester II
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | General Education Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 ,0, 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Natural Science Elective | 3 | 2-3 | 4 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 2-3 | 13 |
Spring Semester II
| EDU 250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 279 | Literacy Develop and Instruct | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| | General Education Electives (7/8,0,7/8) | 7-8 | 0 | 7-8 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 16-17 | 3 | 17-18 |
Minimum Program Requirements
Gen ED Hours (45 SHC) + Other Required Hours (15 SHC)
English Composition (6 SHC)
This requirement is met by completing
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (9 SHC)
Three unduplicated courses from at least two subject areas are required.
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)
Two unduplicated courses from at least two subject areas are required.
Mathematics (3-4 SHC)
Take one of the following courses:
Natural Science (4 SHC)
Take one of the following courses, including accompanying lab work (if applicable):
Additional General Education Hours (17-18 SHC)
Select an additional 14-15 semester hour credit courses from courses classified as general education within the comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university.
Other Required General Education (3 SHC)
The following course is required:
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Other Required Hours (15 SHC)
Education (14 SHC)
The following courses are required:
| EDU 187 | Teaching and Learning for All | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 279 | Literacy Develop and Instruct | 3 | 3 | 4 |
The following course is required as part of the total 15 SHC:
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 60-61
Note:
1. Students must meet the receiving university's foreign language and/or health physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.