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Nov 25, 2024
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2016-2017 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Associate of Science in Teaching K-6 - A.S.T
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The Associate of Science in Teaching Degree program emphasis is a two-year program for students planning to complete a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Students pursuing careers as elementary teachers should consider this degree.
Transfer Option:
The Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) degree is designed to create a smooth transition to all public universities offering a Baccalaureate degree in this major by guaranteeing the transferability of all courses. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution. Note: There are to be no course substitutions in this program.
All students graduating with an Associate of Science in Teaching K-6 degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP) and PRAXIS exam. More information can be found at http://www.volstate.edu/Testing/Services.php.
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General Education Requirements - Credits (41)
Literature Electives
Choose three credits from the following:
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Additional Degree Requirements
Attainment of 2.75 cumulative GPA; successful completion of Praxis Core exams or ACT Composite Score of 22, and satisfactory ratings on three disposition assessments.
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
| Career |
Beginning Salary with Bachelor Degree |
Experienced Salary Median with Bachelor Degree |
| Elementary Teacher |
$34,870 |
$47,390 |
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)
- Literature Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
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