Associate in Math Education, Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP)

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The Math Education DTA/MRP degree is designed to meet the minimum general education requirements to prepare students for teacher certification in secondary math at Central Washington University (CWU), Eastern Washington (EWU), Western Washington University (WWU), and Washington State University (WSU). This agreement meets all the requirements of Washington’s Direct Transfer Agreement.

Math Education DTA/MRP graduates will:

explain the central concepts, foundation, theories, and intellectual frameworks of professional teaching
identify and practice interpersonal and cultural communication techniques in order to foster active learning, dialogue, collaboration, and positive interaction and relations with peers, school officials, agencies, parents, and learners
compare and describe a variety of instructional strategies and methods that address individual learners and learning styles
explain and apply specific math concepts from algebra through advanced calculus
demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
meet Humanities , Natural Science , Quantitative Reasoning , Social Science , and Written Communication general education distribution area outcomes

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Program Requirements

Recommended Course Sequence

The courses listed below are a suggested sequence; as long as prerequisites are met, courses may be taken in a different order.

Quarter One
ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 credits
MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I 5 credits
PSYC& 100 General Psychology 5 credits
Quarter Two
ENGL& 102 English Composition II 5 credits
MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II 5 credits
CMST& 220 Introduction to Public Speaking 5 credits
Quarter Three
MATH& 151 Calculus I 5 credits
MATH 220 Linear Algebra 5 credits
EDUC& 205 Introduction to Education with Field Experience 5 credits
Quarter Four
MATH& 152 Calculus II 5 credits
Natural Science course 5 credits (See Natural Science Courses note below).
Social Sciences course 5 credits (See Social Sciences Courses note below.)
Quarter Five
MATH& 163 Calculus III 5 credits
Natural Science course 5 credits (See Natural Science Courses note below).
Humanities course 5 credits (See Humanities Courses note below.)
Quarter Six
MATH& 264 Calculus IV 5 credits
Social Sciences course 5 credits (See Social Sciences Courses note below.)
Humanities course 5 credits (See Humanities Courses note below.)

Diversity and Social Justice Requirement

Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college’s Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. DSJ courses are designated in the college schedule and are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneous to meeting the DSJ requirement (e.g., ENGL& 101 with the DSJ attribute meets both the ENGL& 101 requirement and the DSJ requirement).

Note: Not all sections of a course meet the DSJ requirement. Students should review the class information to ensure the class section includes “course attributes: meets diversity requirement.”

Visit the DSJ requirement webpage to view the current list of general education and technical courses that meet the requirement.

Students who have taken a DSJ class in a previous certificate or degree, do not have to take another DSJ class.

Total Program Credits: 90

View the Statewide Major Related Program (MRP) Agreement.

Natural Sciences Courses: In addition to MATH& 152 Calculus II , select 10 credits from the list below. No more than 10 credits allowed from any one discipline.

Social Sciences Courses: In addition to PSYC& 100 General Psychology , select 10 credits from the list below. No more than 10 credits allowed from any one discipline.

Humanities Courses: In addition to CMST& 220 Introduction to Public Speaking , select 10 credits from the list below. No more than 10 credits allowed from any one discipline. No more than 5 credits in foreign language and ASL.

Elective Courses: MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I and MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II serve to meet the 10 credit requirement for elective courses. If a student does not need to take either course (i.e., they place into or above MATH& 151 Calculus I ), then 10 credits of college-level, transferable courses should be taken.