Associate in Science Teacher Preparation (A1040T)
The Associate in Science 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 science 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.
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 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 7 | 15 |
Spring Semester I
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 172 | Precalculus Trigonometry | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | General Education Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 15 | 2 | 16 |
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 (5/6,0,5/6) | 5-6 | 0 | 5-6 |
| | Natural Science Elective | 3 | 2-3 | 4 |
| Semester Total: | 14-15 | 5-6 | 16-17 |
Minimum Program Requirements
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 (6 SHC)
Two unduplicated courses from two subject areas are required.
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)
Select one course from the following:
Mathematics (8 SHC)
Take two of the following courses:
Natural Science (8 SHC)
Select 8 semester hours from the following courses, including accompanying lab work (if applicable):
Additional General Education Hours (14-15 SHC)
Select an additional 11-12 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 institution. Students must meet the receiving universities foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.
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 |
Academic Transition (1 SHC)
The following course is required as part of the total 15 SHC:
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 60-61