Teacher Preparation
Program Overview
Seeking a four-year degree in education? Carteret CC offers an Associate in Arts and an Associate in Science degree in teacher preparation. Both programs are smart, affordable starts to a career in teaching and transferrable to several North Carolina four-year universities/colleges.
Complete the general education requirements taken by students at four-year schools and save money on your first two years of college!
Coursework includes everything from an introduction to curriculum planning to creating inclusive environments to targeted preparation for teacher licensure exams required by the State of North Carolina. Course projects will incorporate field experience and interactions with public school teachers and students.
Associate in Arts: Teacher Preparation
By pursuing an Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of educational theories, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques. Develop your communication and critical thinking skills while preparing to make a positive impact on the lives of future students.
Course Sequence
Fall 1 Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ART-111 or ART-114 or ART-115 or COM-120 or COM-231 or ENG-232 or ENG-242 or MUS-110 or MUS-112 or PHI-215 or PHI-240 | Art Appreciation or Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or American Literature II or British Literature II or Music Appreciation or Introduction to Jazz or Philosophical Issues or Introduction to Ethics Choose one: ART-111: Art Appreciation; ART-114: Art History Survey I; ART-115: Art History Survey II; COM-120: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; COM-231: Public Speaking; ENG-232: American Literature II; ENG-242: British Literature II; MUS-110: Music Appreciation; MUS-112: Introduction to Jazz; PHI-215: Philosophical Issues; PHI-240: Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| ECO-251 or ECO-252 or HIS-111 or HIS-112 or HIS-131 or HIS-132 or POL-120 or PSY-150 or SOC-210 | Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics or World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II or American Government or General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology Choose one: ECO-251: Principles of Microeconomics; ECO-252: Principles of Macroeconomics; HIS-111: World Civilizations I; HIS-112: World Civilizations II; HIS-131: American History I; HIS-132: American History II; POL-120: American Government; PSY-150: General Psychology; SOC-210: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 13 | |
Spring 1 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Fall 2 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Spring 2 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Total Credits: 455 credits
Associate in Science: Teacher Preparation
By pursuing an Associate in Science degree in Teacher Preparation, you will develop a strong foundation in scientific knowledge and pedagogical skills. Gain expertise in subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, while also acquiring essential teaching techniques to prepare for a rewarding career in education.
Course Sequence
Fall 1 Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ECO-251 or ECO-252 or HIS-111 or HIS-112 or HIS-131 or HIS-132 or POL-120 or PSY-150 or SOC-210 | Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics or World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II or American Government or General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology Choose one: ECO-251: Principles of Microeconomics; ECO-252: Principles of Macroeconomics; HIS-111: World Civilizations I; HIS-112: World Civilizations II; HIS-131: American History I; HIS-132: American History II; POL-120: American Government; PSY-150: General Psychology; SOC-210: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 14 | |
Spring 1 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Fall 2 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Spring 2 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Total Credits: 328 credits
Early Childhood Education & Teacher Development
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Program Overview
Seeking a four-year degree in education? Carteret CC offers an Associate in Arts and an Associate in Science degree in teacher preparation. Both programs are smart, affordable starts to a career in teaching and transferrable to several North Carolina four-year universities/colleges.
Complete the general education requirements taken by students at four-year schools and save money on your first two years of college!
Coursework includes everything from an introduction to curriculum planning to creating inclusive environments to targeted preparation for teacher licensure exams required by the State of North Carolina. Course projects will incorporate field experience and interactions with public school teachers and students.
Associate in Arts: Teacher Preparation
Stay on track towards graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall 1 Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ART-111 or ART-114 or ART-115 or COM-120 or COM-231 or ENG-232 or ENG-242 or MUS-110 or MUS-112 or PHI-215 or PHI-240 | Art Appreciation or Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or American Literature II or British Literature II or Music Appreciation or Introduction to Jazz or Philosophical Issues or Introduction to Ethics Choose one: ART-111: Art Appreciation; ART-114: Art History Survey I; ART-115: Art History Survey II; COM-120: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; COM-231: Public Speaking; ENG-232: American Literature II; ENG-242: British Literature II; MUS-110: Music Appreciation; MUS-112: Introduction to Jazz; PHI-215: Philosophical Issues; PHI-240: Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| ECO-251 or ECO-252 or HIS-111 or HIS-112 or HIS-131 or HIS-132 or POL-120 or PSY-150 or SOC-210 | Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics or World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II or American Government or General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology Choose one: ECO-251: Principles of Microeconomics; ECO-252: Principles of Macroeconomics; HIS-111: World Civilizations I; HIS-112: World Civilizations II; HIS-131: American History I; HIS-132: American History II; POL-120: American Government; PSY-150: General Psychology; SOC-210: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 13 | |
Spring 1 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Fall 2 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Spring 2 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Total Credits: 455 credits
Associate in Science: Teacher Preparation
Stay on track towards graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall 1 Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ECO-251 or ECO-252 or HIS-111 or HIS-112 or HIS-131 or HIS-132 or POL-120 or PSY-150 or SOC-210 | Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics or World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II or American Government or General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology Choose one: ECO-251: Principles of Microeconomics; ECO-252: Principles of Macroeconomics; HIS-111: World Civilizations I; HIS-112: World Civilizations II; HIS-131: American History I; HIS-132: American History II; POL-120: American Government; PSY-150: General Psychology; SOC-210: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 14 | |
Spring 1 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Fall 2 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Spring 2 Semester
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
BIO
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO-140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
CHM
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 4 | |
Term
Total Credits: 328 credits
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