The Associate in Science Teacher Preparation (ASTP) degree program serves as the foundation if you plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in education in a science, technology, education, or mathematics (STEM) related field at a four-year institution. Students pursuing the ASTP will complete 45 hours of general education coursework in English composition, humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, and natural science and mathematics. Additionally, students will complete four introductory education courses which will help them gain an understanding of what it means to be in the K-12 classroom and prepare them for the Praxis teacher certification exam.
This program is also available to high school students through our Career & College Promise program.
Skills You’ll Learn
The Associate in Science Teacher Preparation program is focused on job-related skills in the following areas:
- Demonstrating the ability to collect, interpret, and formulate conclusions from data
- Writing and/or speaking with clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness
- Analyzing and interpreting the role of fine arts in society and culture
- Demonstrating how historical, philosophical, cultural, global, and/or socioeconomic factors affect human interactions and behaviors
- Demonstrating foundational knowledge in education
Career Opportunities
There are many employment opportunities for Associate in Science Teacher Preparation graduates, including:
- Middle school education – Math (grades 6-8)
- Middle school education – Science (grades 6-8)
- Secondary education – Math (grades 9-12)
- Secondary education – Science (grades 9-12)
Plan of Study
The recommended course sequence for this program and a complete list of related classes are available in the Academic Catalog. Click the button below to view a copy of this plan of study, which is also available as a PDF.