Roane State Community College

Students who follow this academic plan will receive an Associate of Science in Teaching-Elementary Education.

The A.S.T. curriculum is designed for students who wish to complete the first two years of a program toward teacher certification in K-5 (elementary education) and then transfer to a Tennessee Board of Regents University for the completion of their four year degree. This curriculum will meet the lower division requirements for transfer to a Tennessee Board of Regents senior institution granting the bachelor's degree in elementary education. Due to varying requirements of four-year institutions, students are encouraged to select courses in consultation with an education advisor. Students who plan to transfer to the University of Tennessee or any other non-TBR university should contact their advisor for appropriate degree and transfer information.

Additional Degree Requirements:

1. Attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
2. Successful completion of Praxis Core Test or ACT score of 21 or higher (See action items below)
3. Satisfactory rating on an index of suitability (dispositions) for the teaching profession. (See note below)
    

1st Fall			Hours
COLS	1010	Study, Organize, Succeed	3
EDUC	2000	Introduction to Education	3
ENGL	1010	Composition I	3
MATH	1530	Introductory Statistics (Recommended) OR higher MATH Elective	3
COMM	2025	Fundamentals of Communication	3
		TERM TOTAL	15
Action Items
	Sept	Attend EDU Department Advising Session
	Oct	Meet with Success Coach or Advisor  Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term
	Nov	Register for next term
1st Spring			Hours
EDUC	2220	Introduction to the Expectional Learner/Special Education	3
ENGL	1020	Composition II	3
BIOL	1110	General Biology I	4
ART	1035	Introduction to Art (Recommended) OR MUS 1030 Introduction to Music	3
MATH	1410	Number Concepts for Teachers	3
		TERM TOTAL	15
Action Items
	Feb	Attend EDUC Department Advising Session Decide on transfer institution
	Mar	Meet with Success Coach or Advisor
	Apr	Register for next term
2nd Fall			Hours
GEOG	2010	World Regional Geography	3
		Literature Elective	3
HIST	2010	Early United States History	3
MATH	1420	Geometry Concepts for Teachers	3
GEOL	1040	Physical Geology (Recommended) OR GEOL 1050 Historical Geology or ASTR 1010 Solar System Astronomy	4
		TERM TOTAL	16
Action Items
	Sept	Complete Application for Graduation Attend EDUC Advising Session
	Oct	Meet with Faculty Advisor  Praxis Core Workshop (if needed) Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term
	Nov	Take Praxis Core (if needed) Apply for admission to transfer institution  Register for next term
2nd Spring			Hours
EDUC	2210	Educational Psychology	3
HIST	2020	Modern United States History	3
POLS	1030	American Government	3
PSCI	1030	Survey of Physical Science	4
		Humanities Elective	3
		TERM TOTAL	16
Action Items
	Feb	Attend EDUC Advising Session Praxis Core Workshop (if needed) Re-take Praxis Core (if needed)
	Mar	Take Exit Exam (ETS Proficiency Profile)  Disposition Forms Due
		TOTAL HOURS	63

 

One disposition must be completed by each of the following:

• K-12 teacher or principal
• RSCC education professor
• RSCC general education professor

Visit this link to complete the disposition form:  https://www.roanestate.edu/pages/edudisposition/studententry.asp

For further information: Social Science, Business and Education Division, 865-354-3000, x4582

*History courses – students are advised to consult with his/her transfer institution to determine if a particular history course or sequence is required. Students who plan to transfer to UT Chattanooga must take one World History course. 

**Students who plan to transfer to UT Chattanooga must take MATH 1530:Introductory Statistics, UT Martin - MATH 1130: College Algebra is required. 

***Students who plan to transfer to ETSU must take an Educational Psychology course.

****Students who plan to transfer to MTSU are required to have an ACT of 22 or passing Praxis test scores.

This is a Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP):  http://www.tntransferpathway.org/

https://www.roanestate.edu/?6702-Elementary-Education-K-5