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Four Year GuideMajorDeg TypeDeg CodeCatalogAppalachian State University
Reich College of Education
Dept of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development
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CTE Agriculture Ed (6-12)BS456H2025-26
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This four year guide is a recommended semester-by semester plan of study for this major. All four year guides are meant to be an example of how a degree can be completed in four years. Individual plans will be developed for each student in consultation with their academic advisor. Prior credit, course availability, and student needs must be considered in developing the individual plan.
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Semester HoursCourse NameCredit HrMin GradeIn Major GPAImportant Notes
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Semester 1
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Semester Hrs:UCO 1200 First Year Seminar3
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17RC 1000 Expository Writing3C
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Science Inquiry theme4
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CTE 1750 - An Introduction to Career and Technical Education
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Agriculture Concentration Requirement 6CTHROUGH WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Semester 2
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Semester Hrs:Science Inquiry theme4
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16RC 20013
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Humanity & Its Systems (HUM)3Choose FA, HS, LS, or SS designation
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Agriculture Concentration Requirement 6CTHROUGH WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Semester 3
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Semester Hrs:EDU 2000 or EDU 21003C
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16Agriculture Concentration Requirement 6CTHROUGH WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Foundations of American Democracy3Choose course with FAD designation in any category
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Quantitative Literacy4
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Semester 4
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Semester Hrs:
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14EDU 2000 or EDU 21003C
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Sustainability & Climate Literacy (SCL)3Choose FA, HS, LS, or SS designation
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Wellness Literacy2May also be taken as two 1 hour courses
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Agriculture Concentration Requirement 6CTHROUGH WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Semester 5
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Semester Hrs:
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17MAJOR ELECTIVE3C
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FA, HS, LS, or SS remaining course3Choose FA, HS, LS, or SS designation
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Remaining SCL, ICL, or HUM course3
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Agriculture Concentration Requirement 5CTHROUGH WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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MAJOR ELECTIVE3C
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Semester 6
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15Intercultural Literacy (ICL) 3Choose FA, HS, LS, or SS designation
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EDU 3000 Diverse Learners: Teaching and Learning3C Must be admitted into Teacher Education to take
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CTE 4650 - Research in Career and Technical Education 3C Spring Only
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CTE 4629 - Management of Career and Technical Education Programs and CTSOs (3)
3C Spring Only
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OLL 4750 - Work Based Learning or CTE 3750 - Teaching the T & E in STEM3C Spring Only
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Semester 7
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CTE 4619 - Career and Technical Education Curriculum
3CMust be admitted into Teacher Education to take (Fall Only)
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CTE 4660 - Methods and Materials in Career and Technical Education
3CMust be admitted into Teacher Education to take (Fall Only)
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CTE 4910 - Practicum in Career and Technical Education
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EDU 3100 Assessment for Learning3CMust be admitted into Teacher Education to take
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Major Elective3C
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Semester 8
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Semester Hrs:EDU 4900 Student Teaching (CAP)12S
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120Total Hours120Program of Study Link
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General Requirements Summary
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Minimum Total HoursGen Ed. HoursOverall GPA
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120412.70
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General Education Requirements - 41 Semester Hours Total
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Program CategoriesHoursImportant Notes – Be sure to check for Gen Ed courses required in your major
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First Year Seminar3Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year.
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Wellness Literacy2
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Quantitative Literacy4
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First Year Writing3Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year
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Sophomore Writing3
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Humanity and It's Systems (HUM), Intercultural Literacy (ICL) and Sustainability & Climate Literacy (SCL)18Choose at least one course from each of the three areas. As part of those course choices, be sure to also choose at least one course for each of the 4 required designations [(FA), (LS), (HS), (SS)].
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Science Inquiry8It is possible to take up to 10 hours of Science Inquiry courses, depending upon your choice of science. 8 hours is the minimum requirement. If you take a 10 hour science sequence, you will have 2 fewer Free Elective hours needed to reach 120 total hours.
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You must also meet the Fine Arts, Literary Studies, Historical Studies, and the Social Science Designation requirements. Those should be met within the courses students choose for the SCL, HUM or ICL course requirements. The FAD (Foundations of American Democracy) course can be taken as part of General Education coursework, Major coursework or Minor coursework.
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Foundations of American Democracy
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The [FAD] requirement may be fullfilled with General Education Courses, Major Courses or Minor Courses. Which one is best for a student will depend upon their chosen major/minor. A list of courses that will fullfill this requirement can be found here: https://universitycollege.appstate.edu/sites/default/files/2025-2026_gen_ed_3.0_final_as_of_4-2-2025.pdf
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Additional Notes:
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Major GPA :
A 2.7 is required to be admitted to Teacher Education, and must be maintained through student teaching.
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Other Notes:
All admission to Teacher Education requirements can be found on the RCOE website https://rcoe.appstate.edu/students/apply-teacher-education
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Residency Requirements:
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30 hours overall must be from App State
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18 hours in the major must be from App State
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9 hours in the minor must be from App State
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Please consult with your advisor to ensure you will complete the appropriate number of free electives as needed to reach the 120 total hours required for your degree.
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