The Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation degree is designed for students to take courses at the community college and transfer to a four-year college/university for completion of their Bachelor’s degree. The AATP degree is geared toward students pursuing a career in K-6 Education or specializing in Inclusivity in Education. The program of study includes twenty-eight (28) to twenty-nine (29) semester hours of Universal General Education Transfer Component Courses (UGETC) as follows:

Students should consult with the institution(s) to which they would like to transfer for academic course selection guidance. Meeting with MCC faculty advisors and taking ACA 122: College Transfer Success will be instrumental as well as the development of a successful transfer plan.

Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation Program (A1010T)

AATP Requirement (61 Credit Hours)

Fall Semester Year One (14 Credit Hours)

Spring Semester Year One (15 Credit Hours)

Fall Semester Year Two (17 Credit Hours)

Spring Semester Year Two (15 Credit Hours)

Developmental Requirements:

ENG 111:

• ENG 002

State Co-Requisites ENG 011

MAT 143:

• MAT 003 and ENG 002

State Co-Requisites MAT 043

MAT 152:

• MAT 003 and ENG 002

State Co-Requisites MAT 052

MAT 171:

• MAT 121 or MAT 003

State Co-Requisites MAT 071

Note: There are many possible ways to organize your required courses to create your semester schedule plan. This is one possible semester-by-semester layout that only includes fall and spring semesters. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the diverse Arts & Sciences offerings in the December and Summer Terms to earn credit hours.

With their academic advisor, students will customize their individual semester schedules to fit their specific majors and goals.