Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation - (A1040T)
The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation program is designed for students who intend to earn a four-year degree in teacher education in a STEM or technical major.
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 the 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. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions.
Plan of Study
Academic Transition (required)
English Composition (6 semester hours)
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts
Select two courses from at least two different subjects (6 semester hours)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 semester hours)
Select one course.
Mathematics (8 semester hours)
Select two courses from the following.
Natural Sciences (8 semester hours)
Select one sequence of courses.
Additional General Education Hours (14-15 semester hours)
An additional 11-12 semester hours of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education or UGETC within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university.
Other Required Hours (14 semester hours)
Education
| EDU 187 | Teaching and Learning for All | 4 |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU 279 | Literacy Development and Instruction | 4 |
| EDU 250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 |
Note: Students who have completed Teacher Cadet or Teaching as a Profession courses in high school with a B or better may be awarded credit for prior learning equivalent to EDU 187, provided high school faculty meet transfer level qualifications as established by RCC’s accrediting body.
One Semester hour of credit may be included in a 61 semester hour credit program. Transfer of this hour is not guaranteed.
Note: 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.
One semester hour of credit may be included in a 61 semester hour credit program. Transfer of this hour is not guaranteed.
Total Credit Hours: 60-61