Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science in Middle/Secondary Education Chemistry Track
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
To receive admission to the College of Education, students must have:
- Minimum of 45 credit hours (can include hours in-progress during the semester applying)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (all transfer and UofL credit combined), or a 3.0 in last 30 hours
- Minimum B- or higher required in EDTP 107 and EDTP 201
- Minimum test scores as required by Education Professional Standards Board
- Grade of C or better in ENGL 102 (or equivalent)
- Grade of C or better in Oral Communication course
- Other requirements as outlined in Application
The baccalaureate degree in science is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is
awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the
requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply
to all baccalaureate degrees.
The student must:
- Complete all Cardinal Core requirements and methods courses.
- Complete all required courses and program requirements.
- Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in content area; 3.0 GPA in Professional Core.
- Completion of all EDTP and EDSP courses with no grade lower than "B-".
- "Pass" in all clinical field work.
- Electronic documentation of 200 hours of diverse and approved field experiences.
- Satisfactory dispositions assessment.
- Satisfactory performance on all Hallmark Assessment Tasks.
- Target performance or better on all rubrics.
Certification Assessment
- Satisfactory dispositions assessment.
- Passing Scores on PRAXIS content and PLT exams.
- Completion of all degree requirements.
Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion.
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science in Middle/Secondary Education Chemistry Track Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 120 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (33 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Writing II* | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM 181 or COM 252 | Basic Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communication | 3 | COMM 111 or 115 |
TBS XXX | Heritage General Ed | 3 | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Humanities General Ed | 3 | TBD XXX |
MAT 150 | College Algebra | 3 | MATH 111 |
MAT 175 | Calculus I** | 5 | MATH 205 |
CHE 170/175 | General College Chemistry I/Lab | 4 | CHEM 201/207 |
PHY 151 or PHY 201 | Intro to Physics or College Physics I | 3-4 | PHYS 221 |
PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PSYC 200 |
TBS XXX | Social and Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed*** | 3 | TBD XXX |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 36-37 |
|
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student
TBD XXX means to be determined by University of Louisville based on course selected
*Minimum grade of "C" requird
**Prerequisite is MAT 150 and MAT 155
***For Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, two disciplines must be represented and different from those in the Arts and Humanities category.
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements (6 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CHE 180/185 | General College Chemistry II AND Lab | 4 | CHEM 202/208/209 |
CHE 270/275 | Organic Chemistry I AND Lab | 4 | CHEM 341/343 |
| Subtotal: Associate in Science Requirements | 8 |
|
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (21 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Fast Track Test | 0-3 | CIS 100x |
FYE 105 OR FYE 110 OR FYE 100* | First-Year College Success Course/Experience | 0-3 | GEN 101 |
CHE 280/285 | Organic Chemistry II AND Lab | 4 | CHEM 342/344 |
MAT 185 | Calculus II | 5 | MATH 206 |
PHY 161 OR PHY 202 | College Physics I Lab | 1 | PHYS 223 |
PHY 152 OR PHY 203 | Intro to Physics II or College Physics II | 3-4 | PHY 222 |
EDU 201 | Introduction to American Education | 3 | EDTP 201 |
| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 21 |
|
TOTAL Associate Degree Hours | 60-65 |
*Some college have policies that allow students to fulfill the College Success requirement by waiver or exemption.
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (60 Hours)
Major Requirements for UofL Bachelor of Science in Middle/Secondary Education Chemistry Track
UofL Course | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
EDTP 107 | Human Development and Learning | 3 | EDP 202 |
CHEM 210 | Introduction to Chemical Analysis IV | 1 |
|
CHEM 441 | Elements of Physical Chemistry | 3 |
|
CHEM 445 OR CHEM 515 | Survey of Biochemistry OR Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
|
CHEM 470 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
|
CHEM 527 | Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds | 3 |
|
EDTP 301 | General Methods | 3 |
|
EDTP 424 | High School Science Methods | 3 |
|
EDSP 345/346 | Special Populations in Schools/Field Experience | 4 |
|
EDTP 306 | Public Schools in America | 3 |
|
EDTP 328/330 | Building Learning Communities/Field Experience | 4 |
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EDTP 355 | Assessment and Research | 3 | EDU 260U |
EDTP 420 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
|
EDTP 419 | Student Teaching: High School | 9 |
|
EDTP 477 | Capstone Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
|
TBS XXX | General Electives | 10 |
|
Subtotal of UofL Courses | 60 | ||
Total Credits for Degree | 120 |
*Courses from approved list or approved by an advisor
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 33 |
KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements | 6 |
KCTCS Electives | 21 |
UofL Major Requirements | 60 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 120 |
Updated: June 2026