Teaching, A.S.T. - Pre K - 3

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The Associate of Science in Teaching degree is a jointly developed degree through the TBR community colleges. The Associate of Science, Pre K-3, follows a common curriculum established by the TBR early childhood education programs. With the AST, students are able to finish at any community college and enroll in any TBR teacher education program. Students intending to transfer to the UT system or private institutions should consult a faculty advisor on the appropriateness of this program for transfer.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science in Teaching

Emphasis: Pre K - 3

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²For transfer to Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and University of Tennessee-Knoxville, MATH 1530 is required.

³University of Memphis does not have Development of Exceptional Children in Pre K-3 curriculum and students transferring to University of Memphis will have to take one other course after transfer.

Additional Degree Requirements

• ACT composite 22 or successful completion of Praxis Core

• Attainment of 2.75 cumulative grade point average

• Satisfactory rating on an index of suitability for the teaching profession

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency Exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

• Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ECED 1310♦ - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (3 hrs.)
HIST 1110♦ - Survey of World Civilization I (3 hrs.)
or
HIST 2010♦ - American History I (3 hrs.)
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 hrs.)
1 Mathematics Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)^1,2

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ECED 2320♦ - Infant, Toddler, Child Development (3 hrs.)
ECED 2360♦ - Development of Exceptional Children (3 hrs.)³
or
SPED 2010♦ - Introduction to Special Education (3 hrs.)³
ENGL 1020♦ - Composition II (3 hrs.)
HIST 1120♦ - Survey of World Civilization II (3 hrs.) (Must complete sequence)
or
HIST 2020♦ - American History II (3 hrs.) (Must complete sequence)
MUS 1030♦ - Music Appreciation (3 hrs.)
or
ARTH 1030♦ - Art Appreciation (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

EDUC 2010♦ - Psychology of Human Development for Teachers (3 hrs.)
or
PSYC 2130♦ - Life Span Psychology (3 hrs.)
MATH 1410♦ - Number Concepts and Algebraic Structure (3 hrs.)
1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 ENGL Literature Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Biological/Life Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

ECED 2340♦ - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement (3 hrs.)
EDUC 2300♦ - Introduction to Education (3 hrs.) Enrollment requires passed PRAXIS Core scores or ACT composite of 22 - super scores invalid
GEOG 2010♦ - World Regional Geography (3 hrs.)
1 Humanities Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Physical/Earth Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Program Degree Requirements - Teaching, A.S.T. - Pre K-3

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

ARTH 1030♦ - Art Appreciation
or
MUS 1030♦ - Music Appreciation
Approved Humanities General Education elective¹ 3 credits

Approved Literature General Education elective¹3 credits

Teaching, A.S.T. - Pre K - 3

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - Teaching, A.S.T. - Pre K-3

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

History (6 hours)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (21 hours)

Total Credit Hours 62