Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation

Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation is a program taught at Western Piedmont Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) degree helps students start transfer to a four-year institution to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in education. It is designed for students interested in becoming K-12 teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

Students complete Universal General Education Transfer Component and Additional General Education, along with required education courses. The required courses include ACA 122 College Transfer Success, EDU 187 Teaching and Learning for All, EDU 216 Foundations of Education, EDU 250 Teacher Licensure Preparation, and EDU 279 Literary Development and Instruction, for a total of 60-61 credit hours. Smaller classes and one-on-one interaction with instructors support the program. Transfer with junior status depends on earning a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

Modules

• ACA 122 – College Transfer Success
• EDU 187 – Teaching and Learning for All
• EDU 216 – Foundations of Education
• EDU 250 – Teacher Licensure Preparation
• EDU 279 – Literary Development and Instruction

The minimum requirements for admission in Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation at Western Piedmont Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Western Piedmont Community College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Western Piedmont Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.wpcc.edu/associate-in-science-in-teacher-preparation/

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.