Welcome to Our 2+2 Program
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education / K-5
Get Your Teaching Degree Close to Home in Partnership with Regional Community Colleges
About 2+2
The convenience of the 2+2 Program allows students pursuing a bachelor's degree to
complete the first 60 credit hours at their local community college, then transfer
to Tech and complete the remaining 60 credit hours (courses conducted by Tech faculty),
still at the community college site.
The program is cohort-based*, beginning each fall semester. Coursework schedules are pre-determined for each site and scheduled as full-time
for each term.
*A cohort is the group of students who begin and complete the program together.
Community College Campus Locations
Motlow State / Moore County
Pellissippi State / Hardin Valley Campus
Roane State Campuses / Harriman and Oak Ridge
Application and Admission Requirements for 2+2
To be eligible to participate in the 2+2 program a student must complete the following processes:
STEP 1: Apply online to Tennessee Tech University's Admissions Office, submit a Final High School transcript, Official College transcript, and a $25 application fee.
STEP 2: Submit an online 2+2 Intent to Participate Form by Priority Deadline MARCH 1 with unofficial transcripts.
STEP 3: Complete the requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program - see below for contact information and personal assistance.
Please wait until you are contacted by the Office of Teacher Education to complete the Interview Request form.
STEP 4: Completion of Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) degree or Associate of Science general transfer degree requirements.
If you are NOT earning an Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) degree from your community college, please contact an advisor in the College of Education & Human Sciences' Student Success Center to confirm coursework completion.
2+2 Annual Application Deadline: March 1 Intent to Participate
Students must submit the Intent to Participate Application before starting the coming fall semester.
Office of Teacher Education (OTE)
Please contact Carrie Harris, Admission Coordinator
Email: cmharris@tntech.edu | Phone: (931) 372-6407
Student Success Center
We look forward to helping you!
Contact Us for Personal Assistance
931-372-6036 / edadvising@tntech.edu
Meredith Lewis, 2+2 Advisor
931-372-6471 / mlewis@tntech.edu
Jennifer Spivey, 2+2 Advisor
931-372-3549 / jspivey@tntech.edu
Upon Acceptance Into the Program
Once a candidate has been accepted to the program, attendance for the 2+2 Orientation at the Tech main campus in Cookeville will be required.
This event typically takes place in mid to late August. The purpose 2+2 Orientation is to allow teacher candidates to register for coursework, have their Eagle Card (student ID) made, purchase textbooks, meet with their advisor, and much more!
