Education Program Curriculum

Volunteer State Community College | Division of Social Science & Education

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University Parallel Major Associate of Science in Teaching Elementary Education, K-6 Emphasis
Tennessee Board of Regents colleges, universities, and technology centers joined to offer the Regents Online Degree Programs (RODP).  Courses completed in the Regents Online Degree Programs are online and transferable among all participating institutions.  Students are able to choose the college or university (home school) for their admission, registration, and the award of their degree.  Volunteer State Community College offers the following online associate degrees: Associate of Arts in General Studies (University Parallel) Associate of Science in General Studies (University Parallel) Associate of Applied Science in Professional Studies:  Concentration in Information Technology Online\   Associate Degrees earned at VSCC will transfer to Tennessee Board of Regents universities and credit will be accepted for Regents Online Bachelor Degrees in General Studies and Professional Studies.  The Bachelor Degrees may be completed through the six TBR Universities.   For additional information, please contact the Volunteer State RODP Coordinator in the Admissions Office at 615-452-8600, ext. 3688, or visit the RODP website:  www.tn.regentsdegrees.org.
Required General Education Courses
Course	Course Title	Credit
ART 1030 or MUS 1030	Introduction to Art or Music Appreciation	3
BIOL 1030	Essentials of Biology	4
COM 100 or COM 103	Communication	3
ENGL 1010, 1020	English Composition I, II	6
ENGL 2110	Survey of American Literature I	3
	Additional literature course to be chosen from:  ENGL  2120, 2310, or 2320	3
GEOG 105	World Regional Geography	3
GEOL 1030	Essentials of Geology	4
HIST 2010, 2020	Survey of American History I, II	6
MATH 1010	Math for Liberal Arts	3
POL 200 or SOC 101	American Government & Politics or Intro. to Sociology	3
Area of Emphasis Courses
EDU 101	Introduction to Education	3
EDU 102	Human Growth & Development	3
EDU 264	Education of Exceptional Children	3
MATH 1410, 1420	Structures of Mathematical Systems I, II	6
PSCI 1030	Introduction to Physical Science	4
Additional Degree Requirements
Attainment of 2.75 cumulative GPA (college level only); successful completion of Praxis I; and satisfactory rating on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (procedure will be developed through collaboration between university and community college representatives). Computer Literacy Req.:  See www.volstate.edu/ComputerLiteracy

*Requirements of the senior institutions vary. Consult with the Social Science and Education Division office for specific course information.

University Parallel Major Associate of Science in Teaching Elementary Education, K-6 Emphasis
Course	Curriculum Area	Credit
COM 100 or COM 103	Communication	3
ENGL 1010, 1020	English Composition I, II	6
ENGL 2110	Literature	3
ART 1030 or MUS 1030	Art Appreciation or Music Appreciation	3
ENGL  2120, 2310, or 2320		3
HIST 2010, 2020	History	6
MATH 1010	Math for Liberal Arts	3
GEOG 105	World Regional Geography	3
POL 200	American Government (Political Science)	3
BIOL 1030	Essentials of Biology	4
GEOL 1030	Essentials of Geology	4
Recommended Area of Emphasis Courses
EDU 101	Introduction to Education	3
EDU 264	Education of Exceptional Children	3
EDU 102	Human Growth & Development	3
MATH 1410 and 1420	Structures of Mathematical Systems I, II	6
PSCI 1030	Introduction to Physical Science	4
Additional Degree Requirements
Attainment of 2.75 cumulative grade point average Successful completion of Praxis I Satisfactory rating on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (procedure will be developed through collaboration between university and community college representatives)