Teaching, A.S.T. (K-6)

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The Associate of Science in Teaching degree is a jointly developed degree through the TBR community colleges. Currently, students in the community colleges follow articulation agreements worked out with nearby four-year teacher preparation colleges. With the AST, students will be able to finish at any community college and be able to 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.

Degree: Associate of Science in Teaching

Emphasis: K-6

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

MUS 1030♦ - Music Appreciation
or
ART 1030♦ - Art Appreciation
Approved Humanities General Education elective¹3 credits
Approved Literature General Education elective¹3 credits

History (6 hours)

Behavioral/ Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1530♦ - Probability and Statistics (CC)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60

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

Additional Degree Requirements

ACT composite 22 or successful completion of Praxis I
Attainment of 2.75 cumulative grade point average
Satisfactory rating on an index of suitability for the teaching profession

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.