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Secondary Education - Mathematics A.A.T.

This curriculum prepares students to transfer into a mathematics teacher preparation program at a four-year institution in Maryland. Completion of the A.A.T. satisfies lower-division general education and teacher education requirements and fulfills the first two years of a bachelor’s degree for admitted students.

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Program Information

The Secondary Education - Mathematics A.A.T. is designed for students planning to transfer to a mathematics teacher preparation program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. Students planning to transfer out of the state should consult with Career and Academic Planning Services as well as an academic advisor at their transfer school of choice.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

  • Apply major concepts, principles, and theories related to human development.
  • Demonstrate curriculum approaches and effective methods of teaching and learning.
  • Compose and collect artifacts (i.e. papers, projects) for current and future portfolios to demonstrate how students differ in their development and approaches to learning.
  • Demonstrate characteristics of future teachers by behaving professionally at events and experiences both on and off campus, and utilizing college-level skills.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

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Program Facts

63Total Credits
2Years to Complete
17:1Students to Faculty

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Program Contacts

Faculty

Dr. Julie Horton
Assistant Dean
 [email protected]
 301.846.2461

Admissions

Jefferson Hall
1st Floor
 [email protected]
 301.624.2716

Financial Aid

Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
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 301.846.2620

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