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Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation - ASTP (A1040T)


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The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree in North Carolina is a two-year program designed to provide a foundation for students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education and become teachers. It’s a pathway that prepares students for smoother transfer to a four-year university’s education program. The AS in Teacher Prep is specifically designed for students who want to transfer to a four-year university to major in education and become teachers.  It provides a broad liberal arts foundation in writing, math, science, humanities, and social sciences. It also includes foundational education courses to prepare students for the teaching profession. 

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


Take 2 groups

Other Required Hours


Total Semester Hours Credit 60


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