2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Associate in Science - Teacher Preparation (A1040T)

The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation curriculum is a 60 61 semester credit hours degree program designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution to pursue a teacher licensure in elementary, middle, or high school specializing in the STEM related fields (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math).

 

  • Transfer students must meet the receiving university’s foreign language, physical education and health requirements prior to or after transferring to the senior institution, if applicable.
  • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.

 

Achievement of competence in the following developmental courses must be met:

  • Transition Math
  • Transition English

 

Program Requirements and Options

 

  • Courses in parenthesis are prerequisite courses.
  • UGETC General Education Courses will be accepted at any UNC System institution for transfer equivalency.

 

 

 

 

 

Requirements

Study Skills - 1 credit hour

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACA 122College Transfer Success

1

Composition - 6 credit hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

Computers - 3 credit hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3

Mathematics - 8 credit hours

Choose 2 courses from the list below

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

4

MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry

4

MAT 175Precalculus

5

MAT 271Calculus I

4

MAT 272Calculus II

4

Communications - 3 credit hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM 231Public Speaking

3

COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal, Communication

3

Elective Courses - 3 credit hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
HUM 115Critical Thinking

3

HUM 120Cultural Studies

3

REL 110World Religions

3

Humanities and Fine Arts - 6 credit hours

Choose 2 courses from two different disciplines

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation

3

ENG 231American Literature I

3

ENG 232American Literature II

3

ENG 241British Literature I

3

ENG 242British Literature II

3

MUS 110Music Appreciation

3

MUS 112Introduction to Jazz

3

PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3

Natural Sciences - 8 credit hours

Choose 2 courses from the same subject

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BIO 111General Biology I

4

And

BIO 112General Biology II

4

 

Or

 

CHM 151General Chemistry I

4

And

CHM 152General Chemistry II

4

 

Or

 

PHY 251General Physics I

4

And

PHY 252General Physics II

4

Social/Behavioral Sciences - 9 credit hours

Choose 1 course from the list below

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics

3

HIS 111World Civilizations I

3

HIS 112World Civilizations II

3

HIS 131American History I

3

HIS 132American History II

3

POL 120American Government

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3

Academic Plan

Sample Program Completion Guide

Faculty advisors will work to help transfer students develop individual academic plans. This is an example of a 2 year track a student can take to complete this program.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

ACA 122College Transfer Success

1

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

4

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3

EDU 187Teaching and Learning for All

4

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

EDU 216Foundations of Education

3

COM 231Public Speaking

3

SOC 225Social Diversity

3

COM 231Public Speaking

3

MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
EDU 279Literacy Development and Instruction

4

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3

PSY 150General Psychology

3

SPA 111Elementary Spanish I

3

ART 111Art Appreciation

3

CHM 151General Chemistry I

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
SPA 112Elementary Spanish II

3

EDU 250Teacher Licensure Preparation

3

POL 120American Government

3

CHM 152General Chemistry II

4

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 61