Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation Degree (AATP)
Program Code: A1010T
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation is a specialized transfer degree for students interested in pursuing teacher licensure in elementary, middle, high school, or special education. Within the degree program, the student will have learning opportunities for the achievement of competence within the general education coursework such as reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical and natural science, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities. 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.
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.
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Session 1 | ||
| ACA-122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| EDU-187 | Teaching and Learning for All | 4 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| Math Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| EDU-279 | Literacy Development and Instruction | 4 |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Social Science Elective (1/2) 1 | 3 | |
| Session 2 | ||
| EDU-250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 |
| Social Science Elective (2/2) 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| Humanities Fine Arts Electives (1/2) 1 | 3 | |
| Session 2 | ||
| Humanities Fine Arts Electives (2/2) 1 | 3 | |
| Gen. Ed. Elective (1/5) 1 | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Elective (2/5) 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| COM Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Gen. Ed. Elective (3/5) 1 | 3 | |
| SOC-225 | Social Diversity | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| Gen. Ed. Elective (4/5) 1 | 3 | |
| Gen. Ed. Elective (5/5) 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61-62 | |
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Following the Pathway to the AA degree does not guarantee admission to a BA or BS degree program.
Please refer to undergraduate admissions information for the university of choice for more information on their admission process.
Math Electives for AA in Teacher Prep
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra 1 | 4 |
Natural Sciences Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| BIO-110 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| GEL-111 | Geology | 4 |
| PHY-110 & 110A | Conceptual Physics and Conceptual Physics Lab | 4 |
Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one literature course and one other course of the following: | 6 | |
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART-114 | Art History Survey I | 3 |
| ART-115 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| DRA-111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| ENG-231 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG-232 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG-241 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG-242 | British Literature II | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS-112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 |
| PHI-215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIS-111 | World Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIS-112 | World Civilizations II | 3 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3 |
Additional General Education Hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (14-15 SHC of courses) | ||
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Preferred
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 60-61
Potential Careers
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