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University Parallel, A.S. - Secondary Education

Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Secondary Education

For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231.

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.

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 at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.

CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

General Education 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 Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

  • Natural Sciences  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
  • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (See General Education 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 Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
  • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3)

  • OR SOCI 1010 ^Introduction to Sociology  Credits: (3)

  • History  (See General Education 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 Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)¹
  • History   (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Physical Education Activity (PHED Course) Credits: (1)