Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (A.S.T.P)

The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree program consists of a minimum of 60-61 semester hours and is designed for students who wish to become K-12 teachers specializing in STEM courses. The ASTP degree includes a social diversity course along with the following education courses: Teaching and Learning for All, Foundations of Education, Literacy Development and Instruction, and Teacher Licensure Preparation. The ASTP degree provides students the opportunity to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in education at the community college and transfer to the four-year institution to complete the last two years of their bachelor’s degree, saving both time and money.

Note: Community college 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 to the four-year institution with junior status.  Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions.

Note: Completion of an A.A., A.S., A.F.A. in Music, A.A.T.P., or A.S.T.P. degree does not guarantee admission to a four-year college or university or to specific programs.

Course Requirement Notice: In accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 116-417 and recent guidance from the North Carolina Community College System, SOC225 is no longer required for completion of this program. Students may elect to enroll in the course or select an approved course substitution in consultation with the college.