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Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation - AATP (A1010T)


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The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) degree is designed for students who want to become teachers (elementary, middle, or high school) and allows them to take the first two years of their education program at a community college before transferring to a four-year university. The AATP degree provides a pathway for aspiring teachers to complete the initial portion of their teacher education program at a community college. Students can transfer to a four-year university in North Carolina with junior status after completing the AATP degree. The program is geared towards students who want to teach in the humanities or social sciences, although some community colleges may offer variations or specializations. Students take a mix of general education courses, as well as specific courses related to teacher education, such as teaching and learning, foundations of education, and literacy development. 

General Education Hours


45 Credits

The general education common course pathway includes study in the areas of English composition; humanities and fine arts; social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

English Composition


Mathematics


Natural Sciences


Take 1 of 6 groups:

Group 1


Group 2


Group 3


Group 4


Group 5


Group 6


Additional General Education Courses


Other Required Hours


Education Electives


Academic Transition


Total Semester Hours Credit 60


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