Nov 27, 2024

2017-2018 Catalog

2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Teacher Education - 7-12 Mathematics, A.S.

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paula Wilhite (pwilhite@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8281

Texas A & M University-Texarkana Faculty Advisor: Dr. Laura Currey (Laura.Currey@tamut.edu) • 903-434-8322

The following Associate of Science Degree program is intended to provide the first two years toward a bachelor’s degree in preparation for teaching certification. Curricula are listed for the 7-12 Mathematics teacher certification, as articulation agreements have been developed with Texas A&M University-Texarkana in those fields. However, students may use these curriculum plans for preparing for other teacher education fields at other universities. Important: Students should consult with a faculty advisor to design a specific teacher education program of study.

CIP: 24.0102

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 Credit Hours)

Communication

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours. and
Choose one from the following:
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Mathematics

MATH 2412 - Pre-calculus 4 credit hours.
Additional 1 hour will apply to “Other Degree Requirements”

Life and Physical Sciences

Choose two courses from the following:

BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours. and
BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory I 1 credit hour.
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours. and
BIOL 1109 - Biology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory II 1 credit hour.
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
PHYS 1315 - Introduction to Physical Science I 3 credit hours.
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
Additional 2 hours will apply to “Other Degree Requirements”

Language, Philosophy and Culture

Choose one course from the following:

HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours. (preferred)
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.

Creative Arts

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours. (preferred)
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.

American History

Choose two courses from the following:

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.

Government/Political Science

Two courses.

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) A

ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) B

MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4 credit hours.
Additional 1 hour will apply to “Other Degree Requirements”

Education Concentration

Two courses:

EDUC 1301 - Introduction to Teaching Profession 3 credit hours.
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations 3 credit hours.

Other Degree Requirements