Secondary Education Transfer from PRCC
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
- This information provides only a suggested schedule.
- Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
- Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
- Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
- Please refer to the for general degree information and major requirements.
PRCC/USM Secondary Education |
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| Associate of Arts Degree Pathway | |||||
| Secondary Education, B.S., USM Catalog Year 2025-2026 (120 hours) |
Recommended Courses to Take at PRCC |
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| PRCC Course | Credit | USM Course Equivalent |
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| ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 (Requires a grade of C or better) | 3 | ENG 101 |
| ENG 1123 (Requires a grade of C or better) | 3 | ENG 102 |
| Science and Lab (select 2) | 8 | Science and Lab (select 2) |
| HIS 1163 or HIS 2213 (Requires a grade of C or better) | 3 | HIS 101 |
| HIS 1173 or HIS 2223 (Requires a grade of C or better) | 3 | HIS 102 |
| Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113, MUS 1113, SPT 2233 | 3 | ART 130, DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100 |
| "Select 2: ANR 2213, ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1113, PSY 1513, SOC 2113 " | 6 | ANT 101, ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, PSY 110, SOC 101 |
| MAT 1753 or MAT 1313 (Requires a grade of C or better) | 3 | MAT 100 or MAT 101 |
| Physical Education/Activity Courses | 2 | General Elective |
Secondary Subject Requirements (Choose 1 area listed below) |
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| Biology 7-12: BIO 1111 & 1113 (or other equivalent PRCC course), BIO 1121 & 1123 (or other equivalent PRCC course), BIO 2921 & 2923 (or other equivalent PRCC course) | 20 total hours required for endorsement |
| Chemistry 7-12: CHE 1211 & 1213 (or other equivalent PRCC course), CHE 1221 & 1223 (or other equivalent PRCC course), CHE 2421 & 2423, MAT 1613, MAT 1623 | 26 total hours required for endorsement |
| English 7-12: ENG 2223, ENG 2233 | 21 total hours required for endorsement |
| Math 7-12: MAT 1323, MAT 1613, MAT 1623, MAT 2113, MAT 2323 | 21 total hours required for endorsement |
| Physics 7-12: MAT 1613, MAT 1623 | 28 total hours required for endorsement |
| Social Studies 7-12: GEO 1113, HIS 1113, HIS 1123, HIS 2213, HIS 2223, PSC 1113, PSY 1513 | 27 total hours required for endorsement |
| Electives (see advisor to choose electives as needed) | As needed for degree requirements |
| Recommended Hours from PRCC | 60 |
Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM |
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| USM Course | Credit | Comments |
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| ENG 203 | 3 | Waived at USM with AA or AS |
| CIS 280 | 3 | |
| CIS 352 | 3 | |
| CIS 354 | 3 | |
| CIS 356 | 3 | |
| CIS 436 or CIS 438 | 3 | |
| REF 469 | 3 | |
| CIS 358 | 3 | |
| CIS 400 | 1 | |
| CIS 402 | 3 | |
| SPE 400 | 3 | |
| CIS 480 | 6 | |
| CIS 495 | 3 | |
| CIS 496 | 9 | |
Remaining Secondary Subject Requirements (Choose 1 area listed below) |
| Biology 7-12: BIO 201/L, BIO 226/L | 20 total hours required for endorsement |
| Chemistry 7-12: CHE 256/L, CHE 420/L | 26 total hours required for endorsement |
| English 7-12: ENG 301, ENG. 332, ENG 340, ENG 350, ENG 351 | 21 total hours required for endorsement |
| Math 7-12: MAT 340, MAT 370 | 21 total hours required for endorsement |
| Physics 7-12: PHY 201/L, PHY 202/L, PSY 327/L, PHY 341/L, PHY 361/L | 28 total hours required for endorsement |
| Social Studies 7-12: ECON 101, HIS 370 | 27 total hours required for endorsement |
| Electives (see advisor to choose electives as needed) | As needed for degree requirements |
| Required Hours from USM | 60 |
| Degree plan is 120 hours total. |
| Plus any additional requirements not satisfied at PRCC. |
| 30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. |
| At least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at USM. |
| If student does not have at least 21 ACT composite score, they must have at least a 3.0 GPA or higher attached to their completed associate's degree. |
| See official university bulletin for further details. |
Academic Requirements to Transition to Teacher Education |
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| Completion of GEC 01-06 or transfer equivalent | ||
| One of the following required: | ||
| 21 Composite ACT (or SAT equivalent) | ||
| 3.0 GPA on 60 hours of collegiate course credits | ||
| Qualifying scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests | ||
| *Additional program specific requirements must be met before field placement. |