Associate in Math Education
Purpose
The Associate in Math Education is intended to prepare students who aspire to be secondary math teachers. Students who complete this degree will have completed lower division general education requirements as well as the prerequisites for a major in math.
If you are not well prepared in high school mathematics, you should plan a three-year program at Centralia College in preparation for transfer to a four-year school. The main emphasis in the first year should be on strengthening your mathematics, basic sciences, communication, and reading skills.
Recommended Course Schedule
Fall Quarter, First Year
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| MATH 135 | Precalculus Refresher OR | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II (C) | 5 |
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I (M) | 5 |
| SPEE 110 | Speech Communication (H) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| MATH& 152 | Calculus II (S) | 5 |
| Science Distribution | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| EDUC& 201 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| MATH 118 | Linear Algebra (M) | 5 |
| Science Distribution (S)* | 5 | |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| MATH& 163 | Calculus III | 5 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 3 | |
| Social Science Distribution | 5 | |
| Elective | 1-5 | |
| Total Credits | 14-18 | |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| EDUC 202 | Classroom Observation | 2 |
| MATH& 264 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Recommended Electives:
| MATH 212 | Elementary Differential Equations | 5 |
| MATH& 131 | Math for Elementary Educ. I | 5 |
| MATH& 132 | Math for Elementary Educ. II | 5 |
| MATH 228 | Discrete Mathematics | 5 |
*Physics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology; at least one lab science required.
Students are required to complete 3-5 credits in a Diversity course (D). A list of courses that satisfy the Diversity Requirement can be found in the college catalog.