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Degree Map: Pre-Education A.A., Secondary Education

If you are a full-time student taking 15 hours per semester and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for the Associate in Arts degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours). Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

This degree transfers to several universities and multiple programs within those universities. Work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses.  You are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and the advisors from the selected four-year institution can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.

The degree map below is for students who plan to complete a degree in Secondary Education.

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1114 - General Biology for Non-Majors (L)  or BIOL 1224 - Introduction to Biology for Majors (L)   4
ENGL 1113 - Composition I   3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era  or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present   3
Humanities - See the General Education Requirements  for course list.  See specific articulation agreement. 3
MATH 1473 - Quantitative Reasoning (A)  or MATH 1513 - Precalculus I (A)  or MATH 1715 - Precalculus I and II (A)   3
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestones

  • Complete a background check in the School of Child Development and Education office.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking   3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II   3
Humanities - See the General Education Requirements   for course list.  See specific articulation agreement. 3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government   3
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S)   3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestones

  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIRD AND FOURTH SEMESTER COURSEWORK IS SPECIFIC TO THE PLAN OF STUDY AT THE RECEIVING INSTITUTION.  REFER TO TRANSFER INFORMATION BELOW.

Third Semester Milestones

  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
  • Take the OGET.

Fourth Semester Milestones

  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
  • Take the OGET.

Transfer Information

This degree transfers to several universities.  Work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses.  You are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and the advisors from the selected four-year institution can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.