K-6 Integrative Studies
Contact Information
Shirley Martin
731-424-3520 ext. 266
smartin@jscc.edu
Dr. Charles Cooper
731-424-3520 ext. 260
ccooper@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
The Associate of Science in Teaching is a two-year degree program designed for students planning on earning a baccalaureate degree from a four-year institution in preparation for a teaching career in elementary education. Students desiring to teach in secondary education should choose an emphasis in the particular discipline in which they hope to teach. For example: If you plan to teach high school mathematics, you will want to pursue an associate degree with a mathematics major.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with a Bachelor’s Degree | Experienced Salary Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $27,600 to $31,700 | $37,400 to $52,600 | 16% |
| Special Education Teacher | $27,600 to $31,700 | $36,800 to $53,100 | 31% |
Statistics are based on information provided by the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System Salaries are not guaranteed.
Transfer Options
At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate’s degree and arrive at a university prepared to begin junior-level courses. We have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science in Teaching degree to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with education degrees include:
- Austin Peay State University
- East Tennessee State University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Tennessee State University
- The University of Memphis
- Tennessee Tech University
Other schools in West Tennessee with education degrees include the University of Tennessee at Martin, Lambuth University, , Freed Hardeman University, and Union University. Students wishing to transfer to one of these schools may want to major in Education. (Check with your advisor before declaring a major.) Students may require additional courses at these universities prior to becoming a junior.
Accreditation Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Humanities Requirement
Choose ONE
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
Choose ONE
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
COM 1030 Intro to Film
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose ONE
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
Social and Behavioral Science Courses
Required Course
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
Choose ONE
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose TWO History Courses
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
HIST 2030 Tennessee History I
Natural Science Courses
Required Course
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
Choose ONE
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability
MATH 1630 Finite Math
MATH 1710 Pre-Calculus Algebra
MATH 1910 Calculus I
Major Requirements
EDU/ECED 2060 Development of Exceptional Child
EDU 2230 Lifespan Development
EDU 1120 Introduction to Teaching
MATH 1410 Topics in Contemporary Math I
MATH 1420 Topics in Contemporary Math II
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
The Associate of Science in Teaching requires 60 college level credits. Additional requirements for this degree include the attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average, successful completion of the PRAXIS I (unless the student has an ACT composite score of 22 or above), and a satisfactory rating on an index of suitability for the teaching profession. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART/MUS 1030 | Art or Music Appreciation | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1410 | Topics in Contemporary Math I | 3 |
| PSCI 1010 | Survey of Physical Science I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL/CHEM | Biology or Chemistry Course | 4 |
| EDU/ECED 2060 | Dev. of Exc. Child | 3 |
| GEO 201 | Survey of World Regions | 3 |
| HIST 2020 | Survey of American History II | 3 |
| MATH | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 2230 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature Course | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | Survey of American History I | 3 |
| MATH 1420 | Topics in Contemporary Math II | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 1120 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSCI 1020 | Survey of Phys. Science II | 4 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Social/ Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |