Associate in Arts and Sciences
(AA & S) in Education
Program Requirements:
The Associate in Arts and Sciences (AA & S) program in Education is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program that leads to teacher licensure. This program is designed to meet general education requirements for transfer to a 4-year college or university. Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the teacher education program at the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning a program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of C. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced on page 13 apply only to student complete the Associate Degree.
The Pre-Teacher Education Articulation Specialization
Purpose:
The Pre-Teacher Education Articulation specialization under the Education program is for students, desiring to transfer to Early Education, Special Education and Middle School Education with signed articulation agreements with the VCCS. Agreements are referred as Pre-Teacher Education Articulation Agreement (PTEAA), and students can sign this type of agreement within the first semester at WCC. Students who chose the specialization are expected to sign an agreement, and follow the specified course of studies for transfer. See the following VCCS Website for all signed articulation agreements and more information.
AA & S General Studies –
Pre-Teacher Education Specialization
Purpose:
Pre-Teacher Education Specialization in General Studies is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in a teacher education major that requires a background in the social sciences. The specialization provides for course work that will orient students to a career in teacher education. Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the teacher education program at the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of C.
AA & S – Liberal Arts –
Pre-Teacher Education Specialization
Purpose:
Pre-Teacher Education Specialization in the Liberal Arts program is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in a teacher education major that requires a background in foreign language and/or the fine arts. The specialization provides for course work that will orient students to a career in teacher education. Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the teacher education program at the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of C.
AA & S – Science –
Pre-Teacher Education Specialization
Purpose:
Pre-Teacher Education Specialization in Science is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in a teacher education major that requires a background in science or mathematics. The specialization provides for course work that will orient students to a career in teacher education. Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the teacher education program at the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of C.