Associate of Science in Teaching

Overview

The Associate of Science in Teaching degree will prepare you to succeed in a teacher education degree program. You will complete the foundations of education courses needed to move directly into the Teacher Education Program at UW-Superior in a cost-effective manner and learner-centered environment. You will also receive individualized academic advising to help you transition into the Teacher Education Program. Completion of the A.S. degree satisfies University Studies requirements at UW-Superior and other Universities of Wisconsin institutions.

The A.S. degree does not culminate in teacher licensure but does prepare students to transition into a teacher licensure program.

What You’ll Learn

In this program, you will cover core University Studies courses including math, writing, sciences and humanities. As you focus on your Teacher Education courses, you will cover critical topics such as the history, philosophy and social foundation underlying current trends and issues in PK-12 education in the U.S. and Wisconsin. You will also consider the topic of diversity in education, studying issues surrounding inequality and the inequities impacting student success across the U.S.

Outcomes

• Communication:  Students will understand and be understood by others to share meaning through diverse modes, including listening, reading, visualizing, speaking, performing/presenting, creating and writing.
• Individual and Social Responsibility:  Students will engage in personal development, interpersonal competence and social responsibility through active learning.
• Creative and Critical Thinking.  Students will engage in creative and critical thinking and practice based on multiple forms of evidence, processes and diverse perspectives.