Associate in Math Education, AM-DTA/MRP Curriculum Map

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The Associate in Math Education, AM-DTA/MRP degree was created to aid students interested in careers as secondary math teachers. Click here to learn more about Math programs.

See Articulation Agreements for more details about the colleges who accept this degree.

Students interested in teaching math at the secondary level will need to be certified to teach math at the secondary level. Certification requirements depend on the state.

This curriculum map is not for teaching math at the elementary level (please consult the education department for more information about teaching at the elementary level).

Check with your transfer institution for their requirements as soon as possible!!

Most math classes need to be taken in a specific order; regardless of where you place, plan on taking (at least) one math class per term throughout your entire college journey.

Sample Schedule

This timeline assume MATH& 151 placement, additional terms may be required for students who place below MATH& 151. If you place higher than MATH& 151, reach out to a math instructor or consult the math flow chart. This curriculum map assumes a fall quarter start and taking no classes in summer quarter. A customized Academic Plan will be needed for students starting the program in a different quarter and in other circumstances. Not every course is offered every quarter: careful planning is required to complete the degree in the fewest number of quarters. Students should talk with their advisors / math instructors to create an individualized Academic Plan! An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

MATH& 151 - Calculus I Credits: 5
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
H 1 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
Recommended: A performance theater class, such as DRMA 154 - Improvisation 1 , to prepare you to perform and improvise in the classroom.

Recommended: A language class, for example, Spanish. In some states, knowledge of Spanish is expected or required of teachers in the K-12 system.

Or whatever you think is fun and useful to you!

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

MATH& 152 - Calculus II Credits: 5
PSYC& 100 - General Psychology Credits: 5
Select one of the following:
ENGL 126 - Writing: Humanities Credits: 5
ENGL 127 - Writing: Social Science Credits: 5
ENGL 128 - Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business Credits: 5

Quarter 3 (15 credits)

MATH& 153 - Calculus III Credits: 5
EDUC& 205 - Introduction to Education with Field Experience Credits: 5
Electives - Students should consult their transfer institution
Recommend: MATH& 171 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

MATH& 254 - Calculus IV Credits: 5
Electives - Students should consult their transfer institution
Recommend: MATH& 172 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II
N 1 - Natural Science List A (Lab) Credits: 5
At least one 5-credit lab class. Examples could include PHYS& 114 - General Physics I with Lab, PHYS& 221 - Engineering Physics I with Lab, CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry, or CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry with Lab I - depends on what you are interested in and your background in science - however, any other lab class works, pick what you are interested in!

Quarter 5 (15 credits)

MATH 240 - Topics in Linear Algebra Credits: 5
AMES 100 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies Credits: 5
or
ANTH& 206 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 5
These will meet both a Social Science requirement and Diversity.
N 3 - Natural Science List A or List B Credits: 5
Any class from Natural Science List A or B that isn’t already being used to fulfill one of the other requirements. We recommend whatever you find interesting. You can also continue the lab class sequence you used to fulfill the lab requirement above, if you want to.

Quarter 6 (15 credits)

CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
H 2 - Humanities/Fine Arts/English Credits: 5
S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5
Recommended: HIST& 137 - U.S. History II , because it provides cultural literacy about various recent historical developments affecting prospective teachers’ students. HIST& 214 - Pacific Northwest History is required for teaching in Washington State public schools.

Recommended: Most sociology courses, such as SOC 205 - Sociology of Disability , SOC 214 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity , SOC 220 - Sex and Gender in Society , SOC 240 - Sociology of the Family , SOC 245 - Juvenile Delinquency , SOC 252 - Drugs and Society , SOC 271 - Deviance, Power, and Social Control

Or whatever you think is fun and useful to you!

Transferability of Credits

Green River College is fully accredited. Academic courses will usually be accepted by other institutions offering the same (or similar) courses. However, each institution has its own transfer policies and each student is responsible for knowing the transfer and admission requirements of the receiving institution. Students are urged to consult with their advisor and a representative from the college they plan to attend after Green River.