Associate in Science with Middle Grades Education Electives
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 4 terms day, 6 terms evening
Program Description
The associate of science degree with middle grades education electives is designed for students whose goal is a bachelor’s degree in education, major in middle grades 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 middle grades education prepares students to teach in grades 5 - 8.
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 Sciences with Middle Grades 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 Probability and Statistics (3) or MAT 220
BIO 101 Biological Science I (4)
PHY 201 Physics I (4) or PHY 202, 221, 222
ART 101 Art History (3)
(or MUS 105 or THE 101)
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
CPT 101 Intro to Computers (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
HIS 104 or 105 World History I or II (3)
B. Major Courses
MAT 111 College Trigonometry (3)
MAT 140 Calculus I (4)
(or MAT 130 and MAT 132)
CHM 110 College Chemistry I (4)
PHS 101 Physical Science I (4)
C. Other Hours Required for Graduation
EDU 230 Schools in Communities (4)
SPA 102 Intermediate Spanish (4) or GER 102 or FRE 102
HIS 104 World History (3)
OR
HIS 105 World History II
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 64
D. Additional USC Upstate Requirements Available at SCC
IDS 104 Praxis I Test Prep (1)
PSY 203 Human Growth and Development (3)
MAT 211 Math for Elementary Education I (3)
MAT 215 Geometry (3)
MAT 130 Elementary Calculus (or MAT 140) (3)
MAT 132 Discrete Math (3)
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.