Associate in Arts –

Teacher Education: Pre-Major
Liberal Arts and Sciences Four-Year College Transfer

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

All campuses  

Formerly Associate in Arts – Educational Foundations: Pre-Major
To prepare for a teaching career, this program is designed for students interested in entering K-12 teacher licensing programs at four-year colleges and universities. This degree enables MATC students to fulfill the first two years of requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
The curriculum includes courses focused on the foundations of urban education.   

Career Outlook: Employment of kindergarten, elementary, middle and secondary school teachers throughout the United States is expected to grow, especially in areas where enrollments and/or teacher retirements are increasing. 

Program Code: 20-800-1

Start Dates: August/January/June 

Special Admission Requirements: Proper immunizations, medical records and criminal background check. Also required: Grade of C or higher in EDF-249, ENG-201, MATGEN-110 (or sufficient math placement score); program GPA of 2.5 or higher.
 

Detailed Program Information

Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 Course Requirements (link)