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Pre-Teacher Education: Pre K-3 Early Childhood Education (A.S.T. Degree) Tennessee Transfer Pathway

An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.

Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).

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$4,782

In-state tuition / yr

33%

Graduate on time

$33,442

Median earnings after

47%

Earn above HS-grad wage

Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.

Show how these courses transfer to:

8 transfer directly4 count as electives0 open this term (Fall 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to Austin Peay State University for 12 required courses at Northeast State Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →

Fall

♦Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECED 1310 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Transfers
♦College and Lifelong Learning
EDUC 1030 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
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♦English Composition I
ENGL 1010 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Transfers

Spring

♦Infant, Toddler and Child Development
ECED 2320 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
♦Introduction to Education
EDUC 2300 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Transfers
♦English Composition II
ENGL 1020 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
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♦Number Concepts for Teachers
MATH 1410 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
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Fall

♦Family Dynamics and Community Involvement
ECED 2340 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
♦World Regional Geography
GEOG 2010 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
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Spring

♦Development of Exceptional Children
ECED 2360 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
♦Educational Psychology
EDUC 2210 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
♦Principles of Earth/Space
PSCI 1020 · 4 credits
Not offered this term
Transfers

Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.

Pre-Teacher Education: Pre K-3 Early Childhood Education (A.S.T. Degree) Tennessee Transfer Pathway

An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.

Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).