The Associate in Math Education DTA/MRP program takes approximately two years to complete based upon full time enrollment. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation for direct transfer to universities that offer a bachelors degree in education with endorsement in secondary math and teaching certificate in Washington state.
An overall 2.0 GPA is required to earn the degree. However, a 3.0 or better in program pre-requisites as well as an overall average above a 3.0 GPA will be required for many competitive programs. Some programs require a minimum 2.0 in each transfer course taken. Students must check with universities to see specific GPA information as it does vary depending upon the university.
In addition, students must meet various other university program requirements before entering a BA in Ed program, including taking the WEST-B and WEST-E (subject) math test. Teacher Training/Education programs at SCCC offers a non-credit test prep course to help students prepare to take the WEST-B. Please contact the department at 587-3895.
Please see the university Elementary Teacher Preparation Program information packet for all additional program requirements as admission to the university programs are a separate application process. Admittance to Seattle Central's associate degree program does not guarantee admittance to a university B.A in Education program.
Seattle Central's Education Program results in an associate in math education DTA/MRP College transfer degree.
After completing the associate degree, students will need to pursue at least a B.A. degree in Math Education with teaching certificate at a four-year university in order to teach secondary math in a Washington State public school.
For more information on the math for paraeducators pipeline contact:
Lisa Saunders (Seattle area)
at lsaunders@sccd.ctc.edu
or call (206) 587-3895
