Overview
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 university 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.
Transfer Requirements
Community college graduates must obtain a grade of βCβ 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.
Articulation Agreement
The Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Preparation between the North Carolina Community College System (°΅Νψ½ϋΗψCS) and the University of North Carolina (UNC) System is intended to provide smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education in teacher preparation at constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System.
The Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Preparation between the North Carolina Community College System (°΅Νψ½ϋΗψCS) and the Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) is intended to provide smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education in teacher preparation at an NCICU Signatory Institution.
Partnership Teach
Partnership Teach provides opportunities for students to complete bachelorβs degrees in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Middle Grades Education at Nash Community College. Students take specific courses from the university transfer program before transferring to East Carolina University as juniors. Junior and senior level coursework from ECU is offered through online enrollment with personal advising. Contact the Advising & Success Center for more information.
GENERAL EDUCATION (45 SHC)
English Composition (6 SHC)
- Writing & Inquiry
- Writing/Research in the Disciplines
Humanities/Fine Arts (9 SHC)
- Art Appreciation
- Art History Survey I
- Art History Survey II
- Introduction to Interpersonal
- Public Speaking
- Theatre Appreciation
- American Literature I
- American Literature II
- British Literature I
- British Literature II
- Music Appreciation
- Introduction to Jazz
- Philosophical Issues
- Introduction to Ethics
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- World Civilizations I
- World Civilizations II
- American History I
- American History II
- American Government
- General Psychology
- Introduction to Sociology
Mathematics (3-4 SHC)
- Quantitative Literacy
- Statistical Methods I
- Pre-calculus Algebra
Natural Sciences (4 SHC)
- Descriptive Astronomy and Descriptive Astronomy Lab
- Principles of Biology
- General Biology I
- General Chemistry I
- Introductory Geology
- Conceptual Physics and Conceptual Physics Lab
ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (17-18 SHC)
Other Required General Education (3 SHC)
- Social Diversity
An additional 14-15 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Students must meet the receiving universityβs foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.
Total General Education Hours Required 45
OTHER REQUIRED HOURS (15 SHC)
Academic Transition (1 SHC)
- University Transfer Success
Education (14 SHC)
- Teaching and Learning for All*
- Foundations of Education
- Literacy Development and Instruction
- Teacher Licensure Preparation
*Students who have completed Teacher Cadet or Teaching as a Profession courses in high school with a B or better may substitute that course for Teaching and Learning for All. High school faculty must meet transfer level qualifications as established by SACSCOC or other accrediting body.
*One semester hour of credit may be included in a 61 SHC associate in arts program of study. The transfer of this hour is not guaranteed.
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