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Associate of Arts (Teacher Certification Preparation)
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This degree program is designed for those students whose ultimate
goal is teacher certification in the State of Texas. It provides
the student with an excellent liberal arts foundation and
preparation for eventual entry into a teacher certification
bachelor’s degree program.
Course Requirements for the Associate of Arts
(Teacher Certification Preparation) Degree
| DEGREE REQUIREMENTS |
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| General Studies Requirements |
A.A. |
| Computer
Science |
3 |
| |
COSC
1301 |
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| Developing
a Christian Mind |
3 |
| |
DCM
2301 |
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| English |
12 |
| |
ENG
1301, 1302,
and 2301
and 2302
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| Fine
Arts |
6 |
| |
COMA
1302 and either ART
1306, COMA
1306 or MUSI
1306 |
|
| Foreign
Language |
6-14 |
| |
Six hours of 2000 level or
above if adequate prerequisites are met |
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| Foundations
for Excellence |
0-1 |
| |
FOUN
1101 is required of those entering DBU with fewer
than 15 credit hours (AP, CLEP, IB, or dual/concurrent
credit earned while in high school does not count towards
these 15 credit hours). |
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| History
|
6 |
| |
HIST
1301, and 1302 |
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| Kinesiology
|
0-2 |
| |
KNES
1101 and one additional activity course (KNES
1102-1122);
for veterans or those 25 years of age or older prior to
enrollment at DBU, KNES courses are waived |
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| Mathematics |
3 |
| |
MATH
1303
|
|
| Natural
Science (1000 or 2000 level courses only) |
3-4 |
| |
One laboratory science selected
from Biology,
Chemistry,
Geology,
Physical
Science, or Physics |
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| Religion
|
6
|
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RELI
1301 and 1302 |
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| Social
Science |
9 |
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POLS
2301 American National Government
required for all students.
POLS
2302 State and Local Government
Select
one of the following courses:
ECON
2301, 2302;
PHIL
2301, 2302,
2303;
PSYC
1301, 2304;
SOCI
1301, 1302,
2304,
2305;
An approved three-hour education course |
| Total General Studies Requirements |
57-69 |
| Electives |
0-9 |
| |
Sufficient to complete 126-credit-hour
minimum for a bachelor's degree, including 42 upper-level
semester hours |
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| Total
Credit Hours Required |
66-69 |
NOTE:
Accepted level of performance on the Texas Higher Education
Assessment (THEA), a basic skills test in reading, writing,
and mathematics is required for admission to the Teacher Education
Program. Also required is a cumulative grade point average
of 3.00.
Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University
DBU requires a minimum cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0 (comprised of transfer and DBU hours). In addition to this requirement, DBU also requires a DBU minimum cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0 (comprised of DBU residency hours).
Students wishing to pursue a bachelor's degree in education from Dallas Baptist University will need a 3.0 GPA to continue in the program.
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