2+2 IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
A partnership between Columbia State Community College and Middle Tennessee State University
The 2+2 program is a unique partnership between Columbia State Community College and Middle Tennessee State University
(MTSU) designed to meet the professional needs of students preparing to teach at the elementary level. Students in the program
will complete four years of study and receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies with an
emphasis in K–6. The first two years of the program are completed by earning an Associate of Science in Teaching (A.S.T.) degree
at Columbia State. The successful student will earn the Bachelor of Science and licensure in Elementary Education K–6.
What is the Associate of
Science in Teaching (A.S.T.)?
The A.S.T. degree has been
implemented throughout the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)
system to facilitate entry of transfer students from community
colleges into university teacher education programs. A common
curriculum is applicable to all community colleges and
acceptable at all TBR universities as prescribed.
What is the Bachelor of
Science with a major in
Interdisciplinary Studies?
The degree in Interdisciplinary
Studies is designed to prepare
teachers for elementary schools. It requires completion of
the General Education core, which will be satisfied upon
completion of the A.S.T. from Columbia State, and the
following MTSU program of study.
Associate of Science in Teaching Degree (A.S.T.)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies K-6 (2+2)
Elementary and Special Education Program
Communications Requirement
ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020, and SPCH 1010
9
History Requirement (Take 2 courses)
6
HIST 2010, HIST 2020, or HIST 2030
Literature Requirement (Take 1 course)
3
ENGL 2130, ENGL 2230, ENGL 2330, or ENGL 2920
Junior Year
Credits
ART 3200, MUED 3210, THEA 3600 or CDIS 3250 3
BIOL 3000 or PSCI 4030
4
ENGL 3510
3
ENGL 3740 or LIBS 4150
3
HLTH 4300
3
BIOL 3000 or PSCI 4030
4
ELED 3150
3
ELED 3300
3
READ 4015
6
Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement (Take 2 courses) 6
ART 1030 or MUS 1030, and ART 1030, ARTH 2010, ARTH 2020, ENGL 2130,
ENGL 2230, ENGL 2333, ENGL 2920, HUM 1130,
HUM 1131, MUS 1030, PHIL 1030, PHIL 2030,
Senior Year
PHIL 2033, or THEA 1030
ELED 4350
Natural Sciences Requirement
12
ELED 4410
ASTR 1030, BIOL 1030, and PSCI 1030
ELED 4340
READ 4130
Mathematics Requirement (Take one course)
3
ELED 4110
MATH 1010, MATH 1530, MATH 1630, MATH 1710,
MATH 1720, MATH 1830, or MATH 1910
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Take 2 courses)
GEOG 2010, and POLS 1030 or SOCI 1010
6
Major Required Courses
15
EDU 201, EDU 221, and EDU 222
MATH 1410 and MATH 1420
60 hrs.
Credits
6
4
3
3
12
60 hrs.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Step 1:
Apply to Columbia State Community College or Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) depending on your
academic progress. Apply for admission to Columbia State by applying online at www.ColumbiaState.edu/admissions
or by obtaining an application form from any Columbia State campus location. To apply for admission to Middle
Tennessee State University, go to www.mtsu.edu/admissn.
Step 2:
Set an appointment with an appropriate advisor from either Columbia State or MTSU.
CONTACT US TODAY!
Contact:
Dr. Karen A. Siska
Professor of Education
Education Discipline Lead Faculty
ksiska@ColumbiaState.edu
(615) 790-5654
Dr. Marilia Gerges
Director of Instructional Support/Distance Education
Warf 128
(931) 540-2618
mgerges@ColumbiaState.edu
Office of Admissions
Admissions@ColumbiaState.edu
(931) 540-2790
Office of Financial Aid
FinancialAid@ColumbiaState.edu
(931) 540-8267
Department of Elementary and Special Education
Contact: Terri.Tharp@mtsu.edu
(615) 494-7633
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT US ONLINE
AT WWW.MTSU.EDU/2plus2
Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an AA/EOE educational institution. CoSCC EDU-01-07-14
0714-0998. Middle Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following
person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance, 1301 E. Main Street, CAB 220, Murfreesboro, TN 37132,
615-898-2185. Additionally, the MTSU Title IX Coordinator, designated to monitor and oversee Title IX complaints, may be contacted at: Sam Ingram Building 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN
37132, 615-898-5133, or via this webpage: http://www.mtsu.edu/titleix/.