Middle Level Education – for transfer
Overview
Students transferring to a four-year institution to become a certified teacher for grades 5-8 can begin their studies at MTC.
Students can begin their teaching degrees at MTC. MTC’s advisors work with students to connect them with the right coursework to transfer to a four-year college to complete the State Department of Education’s requirements for teacher certification. This pathway specializes in Middle Level Education.
Students must complete either an Associate in Arts degree and must successfully pass either the Praxis® Core or SAT® exams before entering their professional program at a four-year institution.
This associate degree pathway is part of the new MTC to UofSC Direct Transfer Tracks.
Program Type
Associate in ArtsHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (14 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| EDU-230 |
Schools in Communities Schools in Communities ID: EDU-230 Credit Hours: 4 This course provides students with a basic understanding of the social, political, and historical aspects of diverse educational institutions in American culture with an emphasis on families, schools, and communities. [NOTE: This course is designed for transfer from OCTC and MTC to USC-Columbia's College of Education - Department of Instruction and Teacher Education. The course description is copied directly from the USC Catalog of Approved Courses.] |
• | • | 4 | |||
| GEO-102 |
World Geography World Geography ID: GEO-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| HIS-104 |
World History I World History I ID: HIS-104 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers world history from prehistory to circa 1500 A.D., focusing on economic, social, political, and cultural aspects of people before the onset of western dominance and identifying major patterns and trends which characterized the world in each era. |
• | 3 | ||||
| COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 | |
| Semester 2 (16 Credit Hours) |
ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| EDU-241 |
Learners and Diversity Learners and Diversity ID: EDU-241 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of lifespan development and learning with an emphasis on individual & group diversity. The students are required to participate in a field experience. This course transfers to USC College of Education. This course includes a practicum requirement of 30 hours service/observation in public schools as designated by the instructor. |
• | 4 | ||||
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| PSC-201 |
American Government American Government ID: PSC-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of national governmental institutions with emphasis on the constitution, the functions of executive, legislative and judicial branches, civil liberties and the role of the electorate. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (16 Credit Hours) |
ENG-208 |
World Literature I World Literature I ID: ENG-208 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of masterpieces of world literature in translation from the ancient world to the sixteenth century. Works studied are selected from various cultures throughout the world. |
• | 3 | |||
| MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals,and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| EDU-201 |
Classroom Inquiry With Technology Classroom Inquiry With Technology ID: EDU-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course explores teaching as a data driven, reflective practice. The students will use research tools to understand teaching and learning within a classroom context and reflect on the relationship among and between technology, theory, student learning, and instructional practices. This course includes a practicum requirement of 30 hours service/observation in public schools as designated by the instructor. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| BIO-101 |
Biological Science I Biological Science I ID: BIO-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of the scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell physiology, cell reproduction and development, mendelian genetics, population genetics, natural selection, evolution, and ecology. |
• | • | • | 4 | ||
| Semester 4 (16 Credit Hours) |
ENG-207 |
Literature for Children Literature for Children ID: ENG-207 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an introduction to children's literature in America through an examination of picture books & novels that depict Americans of various backgrounds and experiences. It focuses on defining quality in children's book writing & illustration, and assessing concerns in the field. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| PHI-115 |
Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| HIS-101 |
Western Civilization to 1689 Western Civilization to 1689 ID: HIS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| AST-101 |
Solar System Astronomy Solar System Astronomy ID: AST-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a descriptive survey of the universe with emphasis on basic physical concepts and the objects in the solar system. Related topics of current interest are included in the course. |
• | • | • | • | 4 | |
| ART-101 |
Art History and Appreciation Art History and Appreciation ID: ART-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is an introductory course to the history and appreciation of art, including the elements and principles of the visual arts. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (10 Credit Hours) |
ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| EDU-201 |
Classroom Inquiry With Technology Classroom Inquiry With Technology ID: EDU-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course explores teaching as a data driven, reflective practice. The students will use research tools to understand teaching and learning within a classroom context and reflect on the relationship among and between technology, theory, student learning, and instructional practices. This course includes a practicum requirement of 30 hours service/observation in public schools as designated by the instructor. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 | |
| GEO-102 |
World Geography World Geography ID: GEO-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 (10 Credit Hours) |
BIO-101 |
Biological Science I Biological Science I ID: BIO-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of the scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell physiology, cell reproduction and development, mendelian genetics, population genetics, natural selection, evolution, and ecology. |
• | • | • | 4 | |
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| PSC-201 |
American Government American Government ID: PSC-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of national governmental institutions with emphasis on the constitution, the functions of executive, legislative and judicial branches, civil liberties and the role of the electorate. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 (7 Credit Hours) |
HIS-104 |
World History I World History I ID: HIS-104 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers world history from prehistory to circa 1500 A.D., focusing on economic, social, political, and cultural aspects of people before the onset of western dominance and identifying major patterns and trends which characterized the world in each era. |
• | 3 | |||
| EDU-230 |
Schools in Communities Schools in Communities ID: EDU-230 Credit Hours: 4 This course provides students with a basic understanding of the social, political, and historical aspects of diverse educational institutions in American culture with an emphasis on families, schools, and communities. [NOTE: This course is designed for transfer from OCTC and MTC to USC-Columbia's College of Education - Department of Instruction and Teacher Education. The course description is copied directly from the USC Catalog of Approved Courses.] |
• | • | 4 | |||
| Semester 5 (7 Credit Hours) |
MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals,and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| EDU-241 |
Learners and Diversity Learners and Diversity ID: EDU-241 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of lifespan development and learning with an emphasis on individual & group diversity. The students are required to participate in a field experience. This course transfers to USC College of Education. This course includes a practicum requirement of 30 hours service/observation in public schools as designated by the instructor. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours) |
ENG-208 |
World Literature I World Literature I ID: ENG-208 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of masterpieces of world literature in translation from the ancient world to the sixteenth century. Works studied are selected from various cultures throughout the world. |
• | 3 | |||
| ART-101 |
Art History and Appreciation Art History and Appreciation ID: ART-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is an introductory course to the history and appreciation of art, including the elements and principles of the visual arts. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 7 (7 Credit Hours) |
AST-101 |
Solar System Astronomy Solar System Astronomy ID: AST-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a descriptive survey of the universe with emphasis on basic physical concepts and the objects in the solar system. Related topics of current interest are included in the course. |
• | • | • | • | 4 |
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 (9 Credit Hours) |
HIS-101 |
Western Civilization to 1689 Western Civilization to 1689 ID: HIS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| PHI-115 |
Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| ENG-207 |
Literature for Children Literature for Children ID: ENG-207 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an introduction to children's literature in America through an examination of picture books & novels that depict Americans of various backgrounds and experiences. It focuses on defining quality in children's book writing & illustration, and assessing concerns in the field. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,400.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Transfer to a four-year school and earn Teacher Certification in Middle Level Education.
After completing the AA transfer in Middle Level Education at Midlands Technical College, the student can transfer to a four-year school and complete a bachelor’s degree to earn Teacher Certification in Middle Level Education (5th through 8th grade). Students must pass the Praxis® Core prior to being admitted to a Teacher Certification program. Classes are offered during daytime or evening depending on the college or university program. Student teaching and other field experiences must be completed during typical school hours.