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Nov 23, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Secondary Education, A.S.
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Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills
- Write clear, well-organized documents.
- Communicate effectively in personal and professional situations.
- Know how to locate, evaluate, and use information sources.
- Understand basic math and scientific terms/concepts and procedures/processes.
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Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Areas of Emphasis
A.A. and A.S. degree areas of emphasis suggest the courses that are most likely to transfer, but are not guaranteed. It is always best to contact your selected transfer university as early as possible.
| A.S. / A.A. Degrees |
Required Credits: 60 |
| General Education Requirements : |
41 Credits |
| English Composition |
6 Credits |
| Speech Communication |
3 Credits |
| Literature |
3 Credits |
| Humanities and/or Fine Arts |
6 Credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
6 Credits |
| History |
6 Credits |
| Natural Sciences lab course |
8 Credits |
| Mathematics |
3 Credits |
| Area of Emphasis Courses in the intended baccalaureate major: |
19 Credits |
Total Required – Associate Degree:
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60 Credits
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Foreign language courses are an additional requirement for the A.A. and B.A. degrees at Tennessee Board of Regents’ Universities.
To maximize transferability, students should identify and consult with the university to which they intend to transfer as early as possible.
Required: NSCC 1010 - First Year Experience 1 Credit
Secondary Education
In addition to the general education core and NSCC 1010 , these courses are recommended:
Note:
Additional hours to total 20 credits. Choose specific courses in major teaching area. Consult the catalog of the transfer college.
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).
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