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    May 16, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Secondary Education- Mathematics A.S.T.


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Tennessee Transfer Pathways TBR Community Colleges to Tennessee Public Universities
Community College Area of Emphasis: Secondary Mathematics A.S.T. Degree

If you plan on transferring to MTSU, ETSU, or UTC for Secondary Education Mathematics follow the Mathematics AS TTP rather than this TTP.

Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3400, Program Site, E-mail: kurstin.bush@nscc.edu 

The Associate of Science in Teaching (A.S.T.) Degree is designed as a transfer degree for students who wish to pursue a career in secondary Mathematics education teaching in public and private schools. The graduate with an A.S.T. degree will have completed the first two years of a four-year degree that is required for teacher certification in secondary education in Tennessee. Students who earn the A.S.T. can transfer to a state universities and are prepared to interview and be accepted into the university’s teacher education program. The A.S.T. degree courses are likely to transfer but are not guaranteed outside the state university system. It is always best to contact your selected transfer university as early as possible.

Graduates of the program should be able to:

  • Transfer to a four-year university to earn a degree in secondary Mathematics education; and
  • Meet requirements for admission into teacher education programs licensure.

Admission Requirements


Students must meet regular degree-seeking admission requirements for the Associate of Science in Teaching degree.

Graduation Requirements


Additional Requirements for Education Programs:

Students who intend to take the Praxis Core exam are encouraged to take MATH 1420 or Math 1530 to prepare. While a C or better is not required to receive an AST, most 4-year institutions require a C or better in Math courses.

Additional Degree Requirements:

1. Attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA).

2. ACT composite score of 21 (or SAT score of 1080) or higher or successful completion of approved standardized examination. (Praxis Core) for admission to the university’s College of Education.

3. Satisfactory ratings on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (disposition forms).

Transfer/Advising


Students should consult frequently with their advisors to insure completion of all requirements for this degree. Failure to do so could result in a loss of credits in the transfer process.  Students transferring to a public university in Tennessee may need to meet additional requirements to gain admittance to the university.

General Education Requirements


Communication- 9 Credits


Humanities & Fine Arts (minimum 1 course in literature) - 9 Credits


  • Any approved Humanities or Fine Arts general education course* 3 Credits
  • Any approved Humanities or Fine Arts general education course* 3 Credits
  • Any approved Literature general education course* 3 Credits

Social/Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credits


  • Any approved Social/Behavioral Science general education courses* 3 Credits
  • Any approved Social/Behavioral Sciences general education course* 3 Credits

History – 6 Credits


  • Any approved History general education course1  3 Credits
  • Any approved History general education course1  3 Credits

Natural Sciences - 8 Credits


  • Any approved Natural Sciences general education sequence with lab2 4 Credits
  • Any approved Natural Sciences general education sequence with lab2 4 Credits

Mathematics - 4 Credits


General Education Total - 42 Credits


Area of Emphasis Requirements


  • Any approved Introduction to Education/Teaching course 3 Credits
  • MATH 1920   - Calculus II 4 Credits
  • MATH 2010   - Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 Credits
  • MATH 2110   - Calculus III 4 Credits
  • MATH 2120   - Differential Equations 3 Credits
  • Elective 1 Credit

Area of Emphasis Total - 18 Credits


Required: NSCC 1010- First Year Experience 1 Credit


Total - 61 Credits


Notes:


Additional course requirements: The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students either demonstrate the appropriate skill levels in math, reading, and/or writing before enrolling in college-level courses or enroll in appropriate co-requisite experiences with college-level courses to develop competency in those skills while performing college-level work. ACT/SAT scores, classic ACCUPLACER test scores, next-generation ACCUPLACER test scores, or other relevant information determine whether a student needs to enroll in co-requisite courses in math, reading, and/or writing (English).

 * This course is part of the general education core.

MTSU requires a 22 on the ACT.

1. Students should confer with their advisor or a representative of the university to which they intend to transfer to determine the recommended history courses.

2. PHYS or CHEM are recommended. Students who intend to transfer to UTC should take either a calculus-based or non-calculus-based Physics sequence. UTM requires Chemistry sequence 1010/1020 and PHYS sequence. UoM also requires Intro to Biology and lab in place of PHYS 1040. Students interested in transferring to APSU should take CSCI 1010/1011 or CSCI 2000 or a similar Intro Programming course.

Students who intend to transfer to MTSU, ETSU, or UTC, secondary education program should follow the Mathematics AS TTP and not the AST TTP. ETSU, and UTC recommend and MTSU requires that students take education courses after transfer. Students interested in transferring to UTK have two options: a degree and teaching licensure. Option 1: BS majoring in Math with a minor in Math Education - do not use this TTP; follow the Math TTP. Option 2 BS in Education with a concentration in Math. If you are interested in this option, follow this Secondary Education -Math TTP.

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