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University Parallel, A.S. - Secondary Education
Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Secondary Education
Department: Education
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01
For more information, visit the Social Science and Education Department webpage or contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.
This pathway focuses study on coursework necessary to keep students on par with other students entering their junior year majoring in Secondary Education at a four-year institution. Students in this pathway typically earn their Bachelor of Science degree and teach one or more subjects at the secondary level in public or private schools. Also, Secondary Educators may be designated to teach only their subject matter specialty.
Transfer Options
The University Parallel Associate of Science Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree. Contact your advisor for additional information.
Graduation Requirement
- All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.
General Education Core Requirements - Credits (41)
- COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
- History Credits: (6)
- MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
- Natural Sciences Credits: (8)
- HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (3)
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)
- EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education Credits: (3)
- EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology Credits: (3)
- HED 100 - Personal Health Credits: (3)
- PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3)
OR SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)
- Physical Education Activity (PHED Course) Credits: (1)
- University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (6)1
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Footnote
1Transfer institution requirements must be considered.
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.
DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)
- EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness Credits: (3)
- COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
- MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
- EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology Credits: (3)
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
- PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3)
OR SOCI 1010 ^Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)
- History (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3) 1
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)
- HED 100 - Personal Health Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature - See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)¹
- History (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Physical Education Activity (PHED Course) Credits: (1)



