Associate of Science in Teaching

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Program Description

The Associate of Science in Teaching degree has been implemented throughout the Tennessee Board of Regents system to facilitate entry of transfer students from community colleges into university teacher education programs. A common curriculum applicable to all community colleges and acceptable to all TBR universities is prescribed. Admission, retention, and graduation requirements are the same as those published in the Graduation Requirements section of the Motlow College catalog with the additional requirement that students who qualify for the AST must satisfy the following:

Attainment of a cumulative 2.75 grade point average
Successful completion of the PRAXIS I (or a composite score of 22 or greater on the enhanced ACT)
Achievement of satisfactory rating on an index of suitability for the teaching profession and achievement of a "C" or better in each of the Mathematics (MATH) and Education (EDU) courses in the curriculum

In addition to general education core, students pursuing the A.S.T. will be introduced to the following:

an overview of education in America and the role and responsibility of a teacher
online test generation, acquiring and editing digital images, digital video editing, and producing, using, and integrating instructional technology in today's classroom
an exploration of the physical, mental, social, and moral development of individuals from birth to the end of life
an introduction to the development of exceptional children
an introduction to number concepts and geometry for elementary education
an focus on the earth's structure and function of physical processes

Practical Experience

Certain skills and instructional concepts will be reinforced through participation in the following activities:

lab experiences
introduction to tools for problem solving, sets, functions, logic, numeration systems and properties of operation
production and usage of instructional technology
exposure to the mental and physical development of people and special emphasis on the development of exceptional children

Career Opportunities

elementary school teacher

Earnings Potential

Salary Data*	Median Annual Salary
School Teacher	$36,597

*Data taken from www.salary.com for positions in the Nashville, TN area as of April, 2011. This salary data is offered for informational purposes only and Motlow State Community College nor its faculty or staff make promises or representations otherwise. Further education and/or certifications may be required to qualify for some positions.

Education Department