Early Childhood and Elementary Education – for transfer

Overview

Students transferring to a four-year institution to become a certified teacher for grades Pre-K through 6th grade can begin their studies at MTC.

Students can begin their teaching degrees through MTC’s Associate in Arts degree. College advisors will work with students 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.

Students must complete the Associate in Arts degree and pass with the appropriate scores on either the Praxis® Core or SAT® exams before entering professional programs at four-year institutions.

This associate degree pathway is part of the new MTC to UofSC Direct Transfer Tracks.

How to Enroll

To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.

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Sample Program Plan and Costs

Class Delivery Methods

View current courses offered via our online course directory.

On-Campus	Traditional. Classes meet on campus.
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 Schedule
Part Time Schedule

Full Time Schedule

Semester	Course ID	Course Title	Classroom	Online	Hybrid	Virtual	Credits
Semester 1 (15 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
	SPA-101	Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish I ID: SPA-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including an introduction to the Hispanic cultures.	•	•		•	4
	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 (17 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
	SPA-102	Elementary Spanish II Elementary Spanish II ID: SPA-102 Credit Hours: 4 This course continues development of the basic language skills and the study of the Hispanic cultures. It stresses the grammar and vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.	•	•		•	4
	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)	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
	MAT-250	Elementary Mathematics Elementary Mathematics ID: MAT-250 Credit Hours: 3 Course provides students with an understanding of the meaning of numbers, fundamentals operations of arithmetic, structure of the real number system & its subsystems, & elementary numbers theory. (Note: Course designed for transfer from OCTC & MTC to USC College of Edu - Dept of Instr & Teacher Edu.)	•				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 (15 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
	MAT-251	Elementary Mathematics II Elementary Mathematics II ID: MAT-251 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides students with an understanding of informal geometry and basic concepts of algebra. (Note: This course is designed for transfer from OCTC and MTC to USC-Columbia's College of Education - Dept in Instruction and Teacher Education.)	•				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-106	Introduction to Africian History Introduction to Africian History ID: HIS-106 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an examination of several traditional sub-saharan African societies and their political and economic transformation in the modern, colonial, and post-independence periods.	•	•			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
				Total Credit Hours		63
				Estimated Cost Financial Aid		$11,844.00 Not including fees and equipment

Part Time Schedule

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
	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
	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 (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
Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours)	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 (8 Credit Hours)	SPA-101	Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish I ID: SPA-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including an introduction to the Hispanic cultures.	•	•		•	4
Semester 4 (8 Credit Hours)	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 (8 Credit Hours)	SPA-102	Elementary Spanish II Elementary Spanish II ID: SPA-102 Credit Hours: 4 This course continues development of the basic language skills and the study of the Hispanic cultures. It stresses the grammar and vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.	•	•		•	4
Semester 5 (8 Credit Hours)	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-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
Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours)	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 (6 Credit Hours)	MAT-250	Elementary Mathematics Elementary Mathematics ID: MAT-250 Credit Hours: 3 Course provides students with an understanding of the meaning of numbers, fundamentals operations of arithmetic, structure of the real number system & its subsystems, & elementary numbers theory. (Note: Course designed for transfer from OCTC & MTC to USC College of Edu - Dept of Instr & Teacher Edu.)	•				3
Semester 7 (6 Credit Hours)	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)	MAT-251	Elementary Mathematics II Elementary Mathematics II ID: MAT-251 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides students with an understanding of informal geometry and basic concepts of algebra. (Note: This course is designed for transfer from OCTC and MTC to USC-Columbia's College of Education - Dept in Instruction and Teacher Education.)	•				3
	HIS-106	Introduction to Africian History Introduction to Africian History ID: HIS-106 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an examination of several traditional sub-saharan African societies and their political and economic transformation in the modern, colonial, and post-independence periods.	•	•			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
				Total Credit Hours		63
				Estimated Cost Financial Aid		$11,844.00 Not including fees and equipment

Careers

Teacher (Pre-K through 6th grade)

After earning the teacher certification, teach children at the early childhood or elementary.

Projected Job Growth

+6.0%

Average Annual Salary

$49,340

According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

County School Districts

What’s next after I complete this program?

Transfer to a four-year school and earn Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education.

After completing the AA transfer in Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood Education (Pre-kindergarten through 3rd 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.

Transfer to a four-year school and earn Teacher Certification in Elementary Education.

After completing the AA transfer in Elementary 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 Elementary Education (2nd through 6th 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.

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