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Associate in Science Teacher Preparation Degree (A1040T)

The Associate in Science Teacher Preparation degree is designed for students to take courses at the community college and transfer to a four-year college/university for completion of their Bachelor’s degree. The ASTP degree is geared toward students pursuing a career in K-6 Education or specializing in Inclusivity in Education. The program of study includes thirty-one (31) semester hours of Universal General Education Transfer Component Courses (UGETC) as follows:

Communication (3) Mathematics (8)
English Composition (6) Natural Sciences (8)
Humanities/Fine Arts (3) Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)

Students should consult with the institution(s) to which they would like to transfer for academic course selection guidance. Meeting with MCC faculty advisors and taking ACA 122: College Transfer Success will be instrumental as well as the development of a successful transfer plan.

Associate in Science Teacher Preparation (A1040T)

ASTP Requirement (61 Credit Hours)

Fall Semester Year One (15 Credit Hours)

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ACA 122 Success and Study Skills 1
EDU 187 Teaching and Learning for All 4
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 4
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS 15

Spring Semester Year One (16 Credit Hours)

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
EDU 216 Foundation of Education 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3
ENG 112 Writing and Research 3
SOC 225 Social Diversity 3
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry 4
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS 16

Fall Semester Year Two (17 Credit Hours)

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ART 111 Art Appreciation 3
BIO 111 General Biology I 4
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3
EDU 279 Literacy Development & Instruction 4
HIS 111 World Civilizations I 3
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS 17

Spring Semester Year Two (13 Credit Hours)

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
BIO 112 General Biology II 4
EDU 250 Teacher Licensure Preparation 3
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS 13

Development Requirements:

ENG 111:

  • ENG 002

State Co-Requisites ENG 011

MAT 171:

  • MAT 121 or MAT 003

State Co-Requisites MAT 071

Note: There are many possible ways to organize your required courses to create your semester schedule plan. This is one possible semester-by-semester layout that only includes fall and spring semesters. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the diverse Arts & Sciences offerings in the December and Summer Terms to earn credit hours.

With their academic advisor, students will customize their individual semester schedules to fit their specific majors and goals.

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