Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation
Curriculum Description
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) 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.
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.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Arts
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NC CIP: 24.0101
Day, Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2024
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (4 credits) | * | * | * | 4 |
| Total: | 6 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 187 | Teaching and Learning for All | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disc (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 3 Mathematics (3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 279 | Literacy Develop and Instruct | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 2 Social/Behavioral Science | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (4 credits) | * | * | * | 4 |
| Total: | 6 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 2 Social/Behavioral Science | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 4 Natural Science | * | * | * | 4 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Additional Information
List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts
Take 3 courses (9 credits) from at least 2 subjects
- ART 111, ART 114, ART 115
- COM 120, COM 231
- DRA 111
- ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242
- MUS 110, MUS 112
- PHI 215, PHI 240
List 2 Social/Behavioral Sciences
Take 2 courses (6 credits) from at least 2 subjects
List 3 Mathematics
Take 1 course (at least 3 credits)
List 4 Natural Science
Take 1 of 5 Groups (4 credits)
List 5 Additional General Education
Take 14 Credits
- ART 111, ART 114, ART 115
- ASL 111, ASL 112, ASL 211, ASL 212
- BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 120, BIO 130, BIO 140, BIO 140A
- CHM 131, CHM 131A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152
- CIS 110, CIS 115
- COM 110, COM 120, COM 231
- DRA 111
- ECO 251, ECO 252
- ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242
- FRE 111, FRE 112
- GEL 111, GEL 113, GEL 120, GEL 230
- HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132
- HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 220
- MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 263, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273
- MUS 110, MUS 112
- PHI 215, PHI 240
- PHY 110, PHY 110A, PHY 151, PHY 152, PHY 251, PHY 252
- POL 110, POL 120, POL 220
- PSY 150, PSY 237, PSY 241, PSY 281
- REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
- SOC 210, SOC 213
- SPA 111, SPA 112, SPA 211, SPA 212
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