Education pre-Major: Mathematics

Spring 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Program Description

The Associate in Mathematics Education (DTA) degree is an articulated transfer degree agreement for future secondary mathematics teachers between the community colleges and most four-year institutions within the state of Washington. Students will enter the four-year institution at junior standing. Admission to Washington four-year institutions' schools of education is not guaranteed to students holding an Associate in Mathematics Education DTA degree. It is highly recommended that students meet with a counselor or academic adviser at Spokane Community College or Spokane Falls Community College on a regular basis to be sure that requirements specified in this degree are met. Students should also seek academic advising at the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer early in their educational planning to learn about additional requirements and procedures for admission. A candidate for the Associate in Mathematics Education degree must complete a minimum of 90-92 quarter credits in academic courses numbered 100 or above with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and meet specific distribution requirements. Courses must be chosen from the following specified distribution areas: communication - 15 credits, quantitative reasoning - 25 credits, humanities - 15 credits, social sciences - 15 credits, science - 10 credits, health-related and physical education/recreational and leisure activities - 5 credits, additional required courses - 5-7 credits. At least 5 credits must be W-designated (writing-intensive). At least 5 credits must be D-designated (global/diversity). PE activity courses are limited to a maximum of three credits for the entire program. At least 30 credits must be earned in residence from Spokane Community College or Spokane Falls Community College with at least 15 credits earned in the required distribution areas at the college awarding the degree. Prior college-level credits and grade points are transferred for calculating total credits and GPA.

Use this program outline in conjunction with the degree worksheet which shows a full course listing for each distribution area. Consult a counselor or academic adviser for recommended courses specific to student's choice of transfer institution.

Course of Study

  1. Complete Associate in Mathematics Education DTA degree requirements, or consult a college counselor/adviser for degree requirements specific to student's choice of specialty in secondary education.
  2. Carefully check the foreign language requirements of the college to which you plan to transfer. If possible, complete these requirements while enrolled at the community college.
  3. Completion of recommended courses in a pre-major for transfer does not necessarily assure a student admission to a four-year institution or a specific program.
College Transfer Information
While students attend college for a variety of reasons, most attend for the purpose of acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for entering a particular field of work, occupation or profession. Because the first two years of college are frequently spent meeting general college or university requirements, many options are available to students who plan to complete their freshman and sophomore years at SCC or SFCC.
Students should always check the requirements of the four-year institution from which they intend to graduate. Careful planning is necessary, as transferability of specific courses or programs is determined solely by the college to which the student transfers. Transfer guides, available in counseling centers at SCC and SFCC, should be consulted by all students planning to transfer.
Students who have not made a decision regarding a transfer institution should follow the Community Colleges of Spokane requirements for the associate of arts degree. These requirements will satisfy most of the general course requirements for graduation from other institutions. Requirements for the associate of arts degree and a complete listing of courses available will be found in the college catalog.
Counseling Services
Educational, vocational and personal counseling services are available to all students through the counseling centers at SCC or SFCC. Students may obtain professional counseling services prior to registration to plan their program of study. In addition, faculty advisers are assigned to each student to provide further assistance during the year.

Associate in Mathematics Education DTA/MRP - SCC

Requirements/Worksheet

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter

ENGL&101English Composition I 5
MATH&151Calculus I 5
PSYC&100General Psychology 5
15

Second Quarter

ENGL&102Composition II 5
MATH&152Calculus II 5
Humanities Group A, B or C 15
15

Third Quarter

CMST&101Introduction to Communication 5
MATH&153Calculus III 5
Education Course Requirement 25-7
15-17

Fourth Quarter

Science Elective 15
Social Sciences Group A or B 15
10

Fifth Quarter

MATH&254Calculus IV 35
Humanities Group A, B or C 15
Social Sciences Group B 15
15

Sixth Quarter

Health-Related/PE/Recreational/Leisure Course 15
Humanities Group A, B or C 15
Science Elective (laboratory course) 15
15
85-87 credits are required for the Associate in Mathematics Education DTA/MRP

Education Course Requirement 

EDUC&202Intro to Education 25
EDUC 267Cooperative Education Work Experience 22
1Refer to Associate in Mathematics Education degree worksheet for list of approved courses and credit requirements in each distribution area.
2Student may select EDUC& 202 and EDUC 267 (7cr) at SCC, or EDUC& 202 (5cr) at SFCC. These courses are required for degree. Additionally, EDUC& 204 is recommended.
3This course is offered at SFCC only.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.