It is required that the following classes be taken prior to the start of the program (June):

TCE 411: Educational Psychology (3 credits) Students may substitute COCC ED 253 if taken previously

TCE 416: Foundations of Education (2 credits) Students may substitute COCC ED 216 if taken previously

TCE 499: Civil Rights in Education (2 credits) Students may substitute an online course that covers Civil Rights in Education (that includes Oregon law).

TCE 419: Multicultural Issues in Education (2 credits); or TCE 522: Racial and Cultural Harmony in the K-12 Classroom (online, 3 credits) Students may substitute COCC ED 219 if taken previously

Students must receive a "B" grade or higher in each class.

More information about Central Oregon Community College (COCC) classes can be found online at the COCC Schedule of Classes. Please check for timely registration as classes are offered periodically and fill quickly.

The following HDFS Courses are suggested to be completed as pre-requisites.  If not completed as pre-requisites they must be taken during the program.

HDFS 311 Infant and Child Development (4) [3 credits in classroom, 1 credit practicum, prerequisite for HDFS 330]

HDFS 330 Fostering Learning in Early Childhood (4) [3 credits in classroom, 1 credit practicum, need to take HDFS 311 first]

HDFS 431 Family, School and Community Collaborations (3)

Waiver Process

If you feel that you have already taken one of the courses listed above at another institution please complete the "Waiver Request Form" below using the "Waiver Process Instructions".

Waiver Request Form  To waive a program course with a class taken previously at another institution.

Waiver Process Instructions

CPR Class: A CPR class is required prior to the start of the program (June). Either the infant-child or the child-adult class will suffice. The adult-only class does not meet the requirement. The First Aid class is not mandatory. Please contact your local Red Cross to enroll in a CPR class.

Testing Requirements

Prior to entering the MAT program in June, all students must take and pass the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) OR all three subtests of the PRAXIS PPST. In addition, the Oregon Educator Licensure Assessment Multiple Subjects Examination (ORELA MSE) Subtests I and II, and the ORELA Civil Rights exam are required. Copies of passing scores need to be received by the MAT program prior to June. Total testing/fingerprinting cost is approximately $311. (it will be more if you elect to take the PRAXIS PPST instead of the CBEST).

Fingerprinting

At the orientation in June all students who have been admitted to the program will be fingerprinted for TSPC.  This is a licensure requirement for students seeking an Initial I teaching license.  You will need to bring two checks with you to orientation, one will be for $10.00 made out to "Perry's Prints", and the other for $62.00 made out to TSPC.  The only exception to this would be for students who have been working in the classroom and who can provide a TSPC fingerprint clearance printout at the orientation.