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Teacher Preparation A.A. Curriculum
Credential: A.A. (Code: A1010T)
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. The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) enable 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. 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.
Teacher Preparation A.A. Curriculum
Teaching Preparation A.A. Curriculum
Fall Semester - 1st Year
| Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
| COM 120 or 231 | Communication Requirement (Select one: COM 120 or COM 231) | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| EDU 187* | Teaching and Learning for All* | 3 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
| *ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| MAT 143, 152, or 171 | MAT 143 or Higher | 2 or 3 |
2 |
0 |
Spring Semester - 1st Year
| Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| SOC/BEH | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| SOC/BEH | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| HUM/FINE ARTS | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Fall Semester - 2nd Year
| Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| NAT SCI | Science Elective (Select one: BIO 110, BIO 111, CHM 151, or PHY 110 & PHY 110A) | 8 |
|||
| GEN ED | General Education Elective | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| GEN ED | General Education Elective | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| GEN ED | General Education Elective | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Spring Semester - 2nd Year
| Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 279 | Literacy Development and Instruction | 3 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| GEN ED | General Education Elective | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| HUM/FINE ARTS | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Other Required General Education (3 SHC)
| Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | 45-47 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES | 15 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 60-62 |
Several of these courses are offered via distance education. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.