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Associate in Arts/Science in Teacher Preparation

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Our College Transfer degrees in Teacher Preparation are perfect for students interested in continuing to complete a bachelor’s degree to become a teacher at any of the 15 University of North Carolina (UNC) system four-year institutions and 23 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU). 

The Associate in Arts or Science in Teacher Preparation includes required general education courses and electives focused on education for students interested in transferring to a four-year university and continuing on for a bachelor’s degree in education. Admission to a College of Education program is competitive and admission is not guaranteed. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the AATP/ASTP Uniform Articulation Agreements, community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

For more information please review the AATP/ASTP to UNC System Educator Preparation Programs Uniform Articulation Agreement and AATP/ASTP to NCICU Educator Preparation Program Uniform Articulation Agreement.

Associate in Arts/Science Teacher Preparation

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Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP)

The Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) is intended for students who want to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue an education program major, in a non-science or math-related curriculum. AATP students who complete this degree, with at least a 2.7 GPA out of 4.0 scale, are able to complete a bachelor’s degree to become a teacher at any of the 15 University of North Carolina (UNC) system and 23 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) four-year institutions. 

 Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation degree program of study

Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP)

The Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) is intended for students who want to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue an education program major, in a science or math-related curriculum. ASTP students who complete this degree, with at least a 2.7 GPA out of 4.0 scale, are able to complete a bachelor’s degree to become a teacher at any of the 15 University of North Carolina (UNC) system and 23 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) four-year institutions. 

 Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree program of study

North Carolina 4-Year Institutions that are part of the AATP/ASTP Articulation Agreements

UNC System Institutions North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU)
  • Appalachian State University
  • East Carolina University
  • Elizabeth City State University
  • Fayetteville State University
  • North Carolina A&T University
  • North Carolina Central University
  • North Carolina State University
  • UNC-Asheville
  • UNC-Chapel Hill
  • UNC-Charlotte
  • UNC-Greensboro
  • UNC-Pembroke
  • UNC-Wilmington
  • Western Carolina University
  • Winston-Salem State University
  • Barton College
  • Belmont Abbey College
  • Brevard College
  • Campbell University
  • Catawba College
  • Gardner-Webb University
  • Greensboro College
  • Guilford College
  • High Point University
  • Lees-McCrae College
  • Lenoir-Rhyne University
  • Livingstone College
  • Mars Hill University
  • Meredith College
  • Methodist University
  • Montreat College
  • Pfeiffer University
  • Queens University of Charlotte
  • Salem College
  • Saint Augustine’s University
  • Shaw University
  • St. Andrews University
  • University of Mount Olive
  • William Peace University
  • Wingate University

Many of the institutions above are part of our Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Co-Admission Program – learn more HERE

Contact Information

For general information regarding the Associate in Arts/Science in Teacher Preparation, please contact:

Arts & Sciences Advising Center, Robinson Classroom Building (RCB) room 236
transfer.advising@gaston.edu
704.922.6215

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