Two-Year Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer Degree
The Education Major Transfer Map (ED MTM) in Elementary Education meets a critical student and workforce need in the state of Oregon. Because it offers a streamlined path from community colleges, it offers positive potential to attract a diverse population of students and promote greater access into the profession for under-represented and rural students. The ED MTM is intended to reduce confusion about transfer requirements and encourage efficient transfer to universities. The specific Elementary Education MTM (attached) has strong support from the Oregon’s Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). TSPC notes that a community college pathway into teaching will likely increase the number of diverse students entering teacher education, and will thus serve to diversify the future teaching workforce in Oregon. In this way, the ED MTM in Elementary Education aligns with the “grow your own” approach to cultivating a teacher workforce.
All courses in the Elementary Education MTM are important to student success. General education courses were carefully selected that cover academic content presented in the state licensing tests for elementary education (ORELA subtests 1 and 2). Courses in the education content area are essential in informing students about key concepts in the education field, and play an integral role in supporting student motivation and commitment to the field. Young adult students cannot be expected to embrace an academic path without having significant knowledge and experience in the content area. Experience in education courses within the first two years supports students in this way. Furthermore, this 2-year ED MTM will be an important midpoint achievement for students.
Students transferring to Southern Oregon University (SOU) should enroll in the Paraeducator AAS degree. Students wanting to transfer to another university should register for the Elementary Education AAOT (MTM).
For more information about the program, please see our program page: www.klamathcc.edu/paraeducator
Credit for Prior Learning
This program may provide prior learning credit and extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
For more information: https://www.klamathcc.edu/cpl
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer (AAOT) - Elementary Education, students will be able to:
- Apply Critical Thinking to Problem-Solving: Evaluate information, sources, arguments, opinions, and issues to solve problems.
- Communication: Create and convey thoughts, opinions, or information by listening, speaking, reading, or writing.
- Cultural Competence: Demonstrate effective and appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural contexts.
- Professional Competence and Self-Efficacy: Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in a profession or academic program; demonstrate confidence and ability to meet personal, social, academic, and professional goals.
- Teamwork: Demonstrate effective and respectful participation as members and leaders of diverse teams.
- Apply critical thinking to analyze social issues necessary to support the function of public education.
- Describe culturally-responsive pedagogy and integration of social justice into a teaching philosophy.
- Identify the ethics and responsibilities necessary to obtain a professional license in the teaching field and clarify career confirmation.
Special Accreditation Information
This program has special accreditation, certification, or approval from professional organizations.
For more information: https://www.klamathcc.edu/accreditation
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