Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation

The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) is a university transfer degree for students interested in becoming licensed elementary school, middle school, high school, or special education teachers. The program is tailored for individuals with an interest in teaching STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and math. The degree requires the completion of 60-61 credit hours.

The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in science programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina and to Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities to transfer with junior status.

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 in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions.