Secondary Education - A.S.T. (TTP)
Secondary Education - A.S.T. (TTP)
Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) Degree
Chattanooga State offers an Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) degree, which builds a strong foundation for teacher preparation programs, and future employment as teachers. Classes require students to apply concepts from coursework to fieldwork.
Flexible Scheduling
All courses for AST degrees can be taken online or on campus.
Transferring
AST degrees are designed to transfer smoothly toward Bachelor’s degrees at most regional four-year universities. AST graduates will have completed all coursework and Teacher Disposition Statements. Graduates must also obtain the necessary ACT or Praxis CORE test scores, and the necessary GPA required for admission into four-year programs.
Additional requirements differ among four-year colleges and universities. ChattState's academic advisors will help you to meet each university’s degree transfer expectations!
Secondary Education
ChattState's Secondary Education programs are specific to the subject matter being taught:
A.S.T Degrees
- Secondary Education - English (Grades 6 - 12)
- Secondary Education - Mathematics (Grades 6 - 12)
- Secondary Education - Social Studies (Grades 6 - 12)
- Special Education (K - 12)
A.S. Degree
- Secondary Education - Physical Education, A.S. (Grades 6 - 12)
These programs set students on the path to become a fully certified middle or high school (grades 6-12) teacher. Students explore the foundations of education in the United States, observe master teachers at their craft, and learn about the mental, physical, and emotional development of adolescents.
Secondary Education degrees lead to jobs such as:
- classroom teacher
- reading specialist
- subject area specialist
- home tutor
- camp director
- teacher's aide
- coach
- and more!