Common use of Purpose and Rationale Clause in Contracts

Purpose and Rationale. The goal of this agreement is the creation of a more seamless and rational transfer process for students who begin their studies at a North Carolina community college and transfer to a NCICU Educator Preparation program. This document presents a uniform, statewide academic progression agreement that will promote educational advancement opportunities for Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) graduates moving between North Carolina community colleges and the signatory institutions of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Educator Preparation Programs in preparation for teacher licensure in North Carolina. It describes a progression degree plan that includes required general education and prerequisite courses that are acceptable to all signatory Educator Preparation programs. Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) graduates will meet entrance requirements at all signatory North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Students must meet individual institutional requirements and application timelines for entrance into Educator Preparation programs, including GPA and required testing benchmarks. Acceptance into a specific Educator Preparation Program or major is not guaranteed.