Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation Degree
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 | |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| EDU-187 | Teaching and Learning for All | 4 |
| Math Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| COM-120 or COM-231 |
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| EDU-250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science (1/2) 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Natural Science w/Lab 1 | 4 | |
| Gen. Ed. Elective (1/5) | 3 | |
| Gen. Ed. Elective (2/5) | 3 | |
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science (2/2) 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDU-279 | Literacy Development and Instruction | 4 |
| Gen. Ed. Elective (3/5) | 3 | |
| Gen. Ed. Elective (4/5) | 3 | |
| Gen. Ed. Elective (5/5) | 3 | |
| SOC-225 | Social Diversity | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
- 1
See list below
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 | |
| AST-111 & 111A | Descriptive Astronomy and Descriptive Astronomy Lab | 4 |
| AST-151 & 151A | General Astronomy I and General Astronomy I Lab | 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 |
| 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) | ||
| See JCC website and speak with your academic advisor. | ||
| Suggestions from advisors dependent upon 4-year transfer institution guidance. | ||
- 1
Preferred
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 60-61
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Potential Careers
The following occupational information is provided by www.nccareers.org and is subject to change. The occupations list is not an exhaustive list and may include careers that require higher levels of education than those provided at NCCCS colleges.