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Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation

A1040T

Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:

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. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the ASTP program, a graduate should be able to:

  • Identify and evaluate the source, context, and credibility of information.
  • Communicate information to a variety of audiences using appropriate written methods. 
  • Apply appropriate mathematics to solve real world problems.
  • Analyze a problem or question using the scientific method.
  • Create learning environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for all children. 
  • Demonstrate accurate knowledge of content as related to the stated curriculum goals within required education courses.

Note

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.

 

I. General Education Core (45 SHC)

The general education common course pathway includes study in the areas of English composition; humanities and fine arts; social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

A. Universal General Education Transfer Component

(All Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses will transfer for equivalency credit.)

 

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

1. English Composition (6 SHC)

The following two English composition courses are required.

 

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines
3

3

2. Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts (6 SHC)

Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
Communications
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication
3

3
COM 231Public Speaking
3

3
Humanities/Fine Arts
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation
3

3
ART 114Art History Survey I
3

3
ART 115Art History Survey II
3

3
DRA 111Theatre Appreciation
3

3
ENG 231American Literature I
3

3
ENG 232American Literature II
3

3
ENG 241British Literature I
3

3
ENG 242British Literature II
3

3
MUS 110Music Appreciation
3

3
MUS 112Introduction to Jazz
3

3
PHI 215Philosophical Issues
3

3
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics
3

3

3. SocialBehavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

Select one course:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics
3

3
ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics
3

3
HIS 111World Civilizations I
3

3
HIS 112World Civilizations II
3

3
HIS 131American History I
3

3
HIS 132American History II
3

3
POL 120American Government
3

3
PSY 150General Psychology
3

3
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3

3

4. Math (8 SHC)

Select two courses from the following:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
5

4
MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry
5

4
MAT 263Brief Calculus
5

4
MAT 271Calculus I
5

4
MAT 272Calculus II
5

4

5. Natural Science (8 SHC)

Select 8 SHC from the following course(s):
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
BIO 110Principles of Biology
6

4
 
BIO 111General Biology I
6

4
AND
BIO 112General Biology II
6

4
 
CHM 151General Chemistry I
6

4
AND
CHM 152General Chemistry II
6

4
 
GEL 111Geology
5

4
 
PHY 151College Physics I
5

4
AND
PHY 152College Physics II
5

4
 
PHY 251General Physics I
6

4
AND
PHY 252General Physics II
6

4

B. Additional General Education (14-15 SHC)

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

1. Other Required General Education (3 SHC)

The following course is required:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
SOC 225Social Diversity
3

3

2. Additional General Education Hours (11-12 SHC)

An additional 11-12 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.  Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university.  Students must meet the receiving university's foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ANT 210General Anthropology
3

3
ART 111Art Appreciation
3

3
ART 114Art History Survey I
3

3
ART 115Art History Survey II
3

3
AST 111Descriptive Astronomy
3

3
AST 111ADescriptive Astronomy Lab
2

1
BIO 110Principles of Biology
6

4
BIO 111General Biology I
6

4
BIO 112General Biology II
6

4
BIO 130Introductory Zoology
6

4
BIO 140Environmental Biology
3

3
BIO 140AEnvironmental Biology Lab
3

1
CHM 131Introduction to Chemistry
3

3
CHM 131AIntroduction to Chemistry Lab
3

1
CHM 132Organic and Biochemistry
6

4
CHM 151General Chemistry I
6

4
CHM 152General Chemistry II
6

4
CIS 110Introduction to Computers
4

3
COM 110Introduction to Communication
3

3
COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication
3

3
COM 140Intro to Intercultural Com
3

3
COM 231Public Speaking
3

3
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics
3

3
ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics
3

3
ENG 113Literature-Based Research
3

3
ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting
3

3
ENG 131Introduction to Literature
3

3
ENG 231American Literature I
3

3
ENG 232American Literature II
3

3
ENG 241British Literature I
3

3
ENG 242British Literature II
3

3
ENG 261World Literature I
3

3
ENG 262World Literature II
3

3
FRE 111Elementary French I
3

3
FRE 112Elementary French II
3

3
FRE 211Intermediate French I
3

3
FRE 212Intermediate French II
3

3
GEL 111Geology
5

4
GEO 111World Regional Geography
3

3
GEO 112Cultural Geography
3

3
HIS 111World Civilizations I
3

3
HIS 112World Civilizations II
3

3
HIS 121Western Civilization I
3

3
HIS 122Western Civilization II
3

3
HIS 131American History I
3

3
HIS 132American History II
3

3
HUM 110Technology and Society
3

3
HUM 115Critical Thinking
3

3
HUM 120Cultural Studies
3

3
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
4

3
MAT 152Statistical Methods I
5

4
MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
5

4
MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry
5

4
MAT 263Brief Calculus
5

4
MAT 271Calculus I
5

4
MAT 272Calculus II
5

4
MAT 273Calculus III
5

4
MUS 110Music Appreciation
3

3
MUS 112Introduction to Jazz
3

3
MUS 210History of Rock Music
3

3
MUS 212American Musical Theatre
3

3
PHI 215Philosophical Issues
3

3
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics
3

3
PHY 151College Physics I
5

4
PHY 152College Physics II
5

4
PHY 251General Physics I
6

4
PHY 252General Physics II
6

4
POL 120American Government
3

3
PSY 150General Psychology
3

3
PSY 237Social Psychology
3

3
PSY 241Developmental Psychology
3

3
PSY 281Abnormal Psychology
3

3
REL 110World Religions
3

3
REL 211Introduction to Old Testament
3

3
REL 212Introduction to New Testament
3

3
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3

3
SOC 213Sociology of the Family
3

3
SOC 220Social Problems
3

3
SOC 230Race and Ethnic Relations
3

3
SPA 111Elementary Spanish I
3

3
SPA 112Elementary Spanish II
3

3
SPA 211Intermediate Spanish I
3

3
SPA 212Intermediate Spanish II
3

3

II. Other Required Hours (15 SHC)

1. Education (14 SHC)

The following courses are required:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
EDU 187Teaching and Learning for All
6

4
EDU 216Foundations of Education
3

3
EDU 250Teacher Licensure
3

3
EDU 279Literacy Development and Instruction
6

4
 

2. Academic Transition (1 SHC)

The following course is required:
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 122College Transfer Success
2

1