Education - How to Get Started
You can start the Eeucation program any term. Students admitted to MHCC can sign up for classes in the program after reading, writing, and math placement requirements have been met.
Complete the MHCC Application Process
It is easy to get started at MHCC. Simply follow the steps in our new student checklist. These include filling out the admission form, figuring out how to pay for college through programs like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA), connecting with our staff to choose classes, and more.
Applied to MHCC? Here's what to do next
After you have been admitted to MHCC, you will need to meet the course registration requirements in reading, writing, and math.
Placement Requirements Needed to Get Started in This Program
| READING | WRITING | MATH |
| Placement into RD115 or completion of RD090 | Placement into WR121 or completion of WR115 | Placement into MTH211 or completion of MTH095 |
Learn more about college placement testing
Sign up for classes
After completing the placement requirements, you can sign up for classes. First-term students should sign up for these classes:
- ED200 Introduction to Education (three credits)
- MTH211 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (four credits)
- WR121Z Composition I (four credits)
- Health & Physical Education (three credits)
Have more questions? Connect with the student services hub
Additional Program Costs
There are no additional costs to complete this program outside of Mt. Hood Community College tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Textbooks per term range from $100-$500, and can be purchased online through the college bookstore.
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