Teaching, A.S.T. - K-5

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The Associate of Science in Teaching degree is a jointly developed degree through the TBR community colleges. 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: K-5

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, 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 .

Additional Degree Requirements

• ACT composite 21 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.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (12 semester credit hours)

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
HIST 2010 - Early United States History (3 hrs.)
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art (3 hrs.)
or
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II (3 hrs.)
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History (3 hrs.)
SPED 2010 - Introduction to Special Education (3 hrs.)
PSCI 1020 - Principles of Earth/Space (3 hrs.)
PSCI 1021 - Principles of Earth/Space Lab (1 hr.)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

BIOL 1080 - Concepts of Biology (3 hrs.)
BIOL 1081 - Concepts of Biology Lab (1 hr.)
EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology (3 hrs.)
or
PSYC 2130 - Lifespan Development Psychology (3 hrs.)
MATH 1410 - Number Concepts for Teachers (3 hrs.)
POLS 1030 - American Government (3 hrs.)
or
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)
1 English Literature elective (3 hrs.) (Select from the WS approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

CHEM 1050 - Concepts of Chemistry (3 hrs.)
CHEM 1051 - Concepts of Chemistry Lab (1 hr.)
EDUC 2300 - Introduction to Education (3 hrs.) Enrollment requires passed PRAXIS Core scores or ACT Composite Score of 21 - super scores invalid
GEOG 2010 - World Regional Geography (3 hrs.)
MATH 1420 - Geometry Concepts for Teachers (3 hrs.)
1 Humanities/Fine Arts elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)¹

Program Degree Requirements - Teaching, A.S.T. - K-5

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art
or
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music
Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education elective¹3 credits
Approved English Literature General Education elective¹3 credits

Teaching, A.S.T. - K-5

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (12 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - Teaching, A.S.T. - K-5

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 (19 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60