Elementary Education

CSCC and MTSU K-6 Curriculum

Associate of Science in Teaching Degree
K-6 Curriculum (Effective – Fall, 2006)
General Education Component Description Hours
Communication ENGL 1010, 1020, Basic Speech 9
Humanities One Literature Course from Approval List;
Art Appreciation or Music Appreciation;
One Additional Humanities Course from Approved List
3
3
3
History HIST 2010, 2020, or 2030 6
Social/Behavioral Science World Regional Geography;
American Government (Political Science)
3
3
Natural/Physical Science Biological/Life Science
Physical Science
4
4
Mathematics Math Course from Approved List 3
TOTAL 41
Remaining 19 Hours Introduction to Education;

Introduction to Special Education or Development of the Exceptional Child;

Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Life Span Development, or Human Growth and Development ;

MATH 1410 and 1420;

Additional Science (Earth Science, Geology, or Astronomy);
3

3


6



3

4
TOTAL 19

Additional Degree Requirements
  • Attainment of 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
  • Successful completion of Praxis I.
  • Satisfactory rating on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (procedure will be developed through collaboration between university and community college representatives).