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Education: Elementary K-5 (UTPT UEK5)

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 Term TakenGrade
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:

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