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Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation

Wake Tech Course ID: A1010T

The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) is a university transfer degree for students interested in becoming licensed elementary school, middle school or high school teachers or special education teachers. The program is designed for those who want to teach in the humanities or social sciences.

Students take 60 credit hours of college transfer courses. That gives them the opportunity to transfer as a junior to any of 15 University of North Carolina System institutions or a number of private colleges and universities in North Carolina. Students still must meet admission requirements at these schools.

In addition to 45 credit hours of general education courses, AATP degree students must complete a social diversity course as well as the following four teacher education courses:

  • Teaching and Learning for All
  • Foundations of Education
  • Literacy Development and Instruction
  • Teacher Licensure Preparation

For more information, contact K-12 Education Director Ileetha Groom at [email protected] or 919-866-5433. 

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$4,560.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Perry Health Sciences Campus
Total Credits
60
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Special Education Teacher, Elementary School
    47595.15
    Starting Salary
    64850.95
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Special Education Teacher, Middle School
    48038.39
    Starting Salary
    66546.52
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Special Education Teacher, Secondary School
    47755.40
    Starting Salary
    66520.20
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education
    46490.21
    Starting Salary
    63404.50
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Middle School Teacher, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
    47000.01
    Starting Salary
    64003.54
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Secondary School Teacher, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
    47778.09
    Starting Salary
    65104.43
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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