Middle-Level Math Education

Associate Degree

The Middle-Level Math Education Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Program will prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program that leads to a teaching career in middle school mathematics. The program will provide rigorous math course work, integrated educational technology, and experiences in a math center and a middle school environment.

This program is offered at the Georgetown and Wilmington campuses.

What You Can Do

• Upon completion of your associate degree, you can work as a paraeducator in the school system.
• Upon completion of your bachelor’s degree, you can work as a middle school mathematics teacher.

What You Will Earn

• Upon completion of an associate degree as a paraeducator, an average competitive starting salary of $19,806.
• Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, an average competitive starting salary of $39,099.

What You Will Learn

Upon completing your academic program, you will have developed the following knowledge and skills

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Employ mathematical strategies to solve algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, and calculus problems.
2. Analyze mathematical principles and theories as they relate to a variety of applications.
3. Apply knowledge of the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of adolescents in designing and delivering instruction.
4. Access and implement educational technology.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree?

This is a Connected Degree program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See an academic counselor for details!