2014-2015 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

K-6 Elementary Education, A.S.T.


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Associate of Science in Teaching (A.S.T.) K-6 Curriculum

Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3020, E-mail: elementaryeducation@nscc.edu, Program Site

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 elementary education teaching children in kindergarten through sixth grade 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 elementary education in Tennessee. Students who earn the A.S.T. can transfer to any of the six Tennessee Board of Regents universities for their junior and senior years 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 TBR 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 elementary education; and
  • Meet requirements for admission into teacher education programs for K-6 licensure.

Admission Requirements

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

Graduation Requirements

To earn the A.S.T. degree, the student must:

  • Successfully complete the required course of study as outlined in the catalog;
  • Attain a 2.75 cumulative grade point average;
  • Successfully complete the CORE Exam or have a 22 on the ACT or 1020 on the SAT; and
  • Receive a satisfactory rating on an index of suitability for the teaching profession.

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.

Course Requirements


Natural Sciences (must include lab)


History (Choose 2 from HIST 2010, 2020, or 2030)


Total Required – Associate’s Degree: 60 Credits



 

* This course is part of the general education core.

 

Recommended Full-Time Schedule


 (Attending Fall and Spring Semesters)

First Year


Second Year


Note:


Additional course requirements: The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students demonstrate the appropriate skill levels before enrolling in college-level courses. ACT/SAT scores, COMPASS test scores, or other relevant information determines whether a student needs to enroll in Learning Support courses in reading, writing, and/or math. After completing the required Learning Support course(s), a student may enroll in college-level courses.

 

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