MATC 2025-26 Catalog

General Education Academic & Career Pathway Foundations of Teacher Education PROGRAM CODE: 10-522-2

Associate Degree

(COMING SOON)

COURSES

CREDITS

ENG-195

Written Communication ‡ .............................................. 3 (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ EDU: Intro to Ed Practices............................................... 3 EDU: Behavior Management ........................................... 3 EDU: Child & Adolescent Development ........................... 3 Quantitative Reasoning ‡ ................................................ 3 (or) Any 200-level MATH course Oral/Interpersonal Comm ............................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course except ENG-200 or ENG-201 Psychology of Human Relations...................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course EDU: Techniques in Reading ........................................... 3 EDU: Overview of Special Education ............................... 3 EDU: Techniques in Math................................................ 3 Contemporary American Society .................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course Intro to Diversity Studies ................................................ 3 EDU: Equity in Education ................................................ 3 Edu: Techniques in Lang Arts ......................................... 3 EDU: Practicum 1 ........................................................... 3 EDU: Supporting Students With Disabilities .................... 3 EDU: Technology in Education ........................................ 3 EDU: Techniques in Social Studies.................................. 3 EDU: Techniques in Science ........................................... 3 EDU: Practicum 2 ........................................................... 3

FOTE-103 FOTE-105 FOTE-106 MATH-135

ENG-196

PSYCH-199

Location: TBD Start Dates: January, August and June Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Transfer: Will transfer speci c four-year institutions Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Use code 003866 at fafsa.gov. Program Description The Foundations of Teacher Education program provides candidates with the opportunity to embark upon one of the most rewarding professions in the world — teaching! Successful candidates will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to serve in a variety of career roles including paraprofessionals, educational assistants, substitute teachers, special education aides and preschool teachers. In addition, candidates wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution will be well prepared to continue their studies in education. Career Outlook The Foundations of Teacher Education program supports the employment demands surrounding the nationwide shortage of teachers and educational support staff. Program Learning Outcomes Candidates will complete core courses in education including method courses regarding techniques in teaching in speci c content areas, courses related to educational practices, technology in education, behavior management, equity, special education, and child and adolescent development, as well as courses on ways to support students with disabilities.

FOTE-102 FOTE-107 FOTE-118

SOCSCI-197

SOCSCI-172

FOTE-112 FOTE-114 FOTE-129 FOTE-124 FOTE-104 FOTE-119 FOTE-120 FOTE-131

60

CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this degree

‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu .

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