Associate in Science with Secondary Education Electives
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 4 terms day, 6 terms evening
Curriculum
Program Description
The associate of science degree with secondary education electives is designed for students whose goal is a bachelor’s degree in education, major in secondary education at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Upon completion of the degree requirements, students will transfer to USC Upstate and enter the School of Education to complete coursework. The program in secondary mathematics education prepares students to teach in grades 9 - 12.
Professional Opportunities
Teacher in public or private school
Unique Aspects
The course entitled Schools in Communities, EDU 230, offers students opportunities to explore the teaching profession. This course includes community service and observations in local classrooms. A SLED check is required before classroom observations in local public schools are permitted. Students will also be offered the opportunity for skill building in preparation for the Praxis I Test, required for entry into the School of Education at USC Upstate. This preparation is offered in IDS 104.
EEDA Career Cluster
Education & Training
Course Requirements for Associate in Science with Secondary Biology Education Electives
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3)
SPC 205 Public Speaking (3)
MAT 110 College Algebra (3)
MAT 120, 220 Statistics (3)
BIO 101 Biological Science I (4)
CHM 110 Chemistry I (4)
ART 101 Art History (3)
(or MUS 105 or THE 101)
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
HIS 104 or 105 World History I or II (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
BIO 102 Biological Science II (4)
PSY 201 Physics (4)
CHM 111 Chemistry II (4)
MAT 111 College Trig (3)
C. Other Hours Required for Graduation
EDU 230 Schools in Communities (4)
SPA 102 Intermediate Spanish (4) or (GER 102 or FRE 102)
CPT 101 Computer Science (3)
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 64
D. Additional USC Upstate Requirements Available at SCC
IDS 104 Praxis I Test Preparation (1)
Students needing preparation for the Praxis I Test may take IDS 104, Interdisciplinary Studies, Career Explorations, one hour credit. This course is offered fall, spring and summer semesters and is entirely online.
If you scored 1100 SAT (old version), 1650 SAT I (new version), or 24 on
ACT, you may exempt Praxis I.
For information please contact Susan Poss, (864) 592-4902 or posss@sccsc.edu, SCC central campus, West Building, Office B-21.
Course Requirements for Associate in Science with Secondary Chemistry Education Electives
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3)
SPC 205 Public Speaking (3)
MAT 141 Calculus II (4)
MAT 120, 220 Statistics (3)
BIO 101 Biological Science I (4)
PHY 201 Physics I (4)
ART 101 Art History (3) or MUS 105 or THE 101
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
HIS 104 or 105 World History I or II (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
CHM 110 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 111 Chemistry II (4)
PSY 202 Physics II (4)
MAT 240 Calculus III (4)
MAT 111 College Trig (3)
C. Other Hours Required for Graduation
EDU 230 Schools in Communities (4)
SPA 102 Intermediate Spanish (4) or (GER 102 or FRE 102)
CPT 101 Computer Science (3)
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 66
D. Additional USC Upstate Requirements Available at SCC
IDS 104 Praxis I Test Preparation (1)
Students needing preparation for the Praxis I Test may take IDS 104, Interdisciplinary Studies, Career Explorations, one hour credit. This course is offered fall, spring and summer semesters and is entirely online.
If you scored 1100 SAT (old version), 1650 SAT I (new version), or 24 on
ACT, you may exempt Praxis I.
For information please contact Susan Poss, (864) 592-4902 or posss@sccsc.edu, SCC central campus, West Building, Office B-21.
Course Requirements for Associate in Science with Secondary Mathematics Education Electives
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3)
SPC 205 Public Speaking (3)
MAT 110 College Algebra (3)
MAT 111 College Trigonometry (3)
BIO 101 Biological Science I (4)
PHS 101, AST 101, PHY 201, 202, 221, 222, or CHM 110 (4)
ART 101 Art History (3) or MUS 105 or THE 101
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
HIS 104 or 105 World History I or II (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
MAT 132 Discrete Mathematics (3)
MAT 140 Calculus I (or MAT 130 and MAT 132) (4)
MAT 141 Calculus II (4)
MAT 240 Calculus III (4)
C. Other Hours Required for Graduation
EDU 230 Schools in Communities (4)
SPA 102 Intermediate Spanish (4) or (GER 102 or FRE 102)
CPT 101 Computer Science (3)
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 64
D. Additional USC Upstate Requirements Available at SCC
IDS 104 Praxis I Test Preparation (1)
Students needing preparation for the Praxis I Test may take IDS 104, Interdisciplinary Studies, Career Explorations, one hour credit. This course is offered fall, spring and summer semesters and is entirely online.
If you scored 1100 SAT (old version), 1650 SAT I (new version), or 24 on
ACT, you may exempt Praxis I.
For information please contact Susan Poss, (864) 592-4902 or posss@sccsc.edu, SCC central campus, West Building, Office B-21.