Teaching, A.S.T. - Mid-Level (Middle School) Education (Science) (TTP)

Degree: Associate of Science in Teaching
Major: Teaching
Area of Emphasis: Mid-Level Science
Department: Education
CIP Code: (08)13.0101.00

For more information, visit the Social Science and Education 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 Mid-Level Education-Science at a four-year institution. Students in this pathway typically get their Bachelor of Science degree and teach Science at the middle school level in public or private schools. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required for teaching licensure by the state.

Additional AST Degree Requirements

1. Attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA). 
2. ​Minimum ACT composite score of 21 (or SAT score of 1080) or higher or successful completion of approved standardized examination (Praxis Core) for admission to a university’s College of Education. 
3. Satisfactory ratings on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (three disposition assessments).

Note: Students transferring to a public university in Tennessee may need to meet additional requirements to gain admittance to the university.

Transfer Options
Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Visit the Tennessee Transfer Pathways website for more information and TTP curriculum guides.

Note: There are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  Courses not listed in the area of study, but which satisfy the TTP curriculum guide requirement, may be used to meet the graduation requirement.  Students who believe they have satisfied a requirement not appearing on their degree audit should speak with their advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Explain how historical, political, social, economic factors, diverse cultures, special education and integrating technology currently affect American education.
2. Create his/her own philosophy of teaching including current issues, trends, legal liabilities/responsibilities and reform in public education.
3. Develop a lesson plan including the alignment of curriculum standards, educational outcomes, and adaptations for disabilities, predominant theorists, and assessment.
4. Compare and contrast a variety of K-12 classroom settings by observing and conferring to pursue a career in education.
5. Identify characteristics of exceptional children, multi-disciplinary teaming, special education laws and legislation, accommodations, and modifications to address classroom needs.