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Mathematics Education, B.S. major
(Teacher Licensure)

The Mathematics Bachelor of Science (Teacher Licensure) follows the guidelines of the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics for undergraduate programs for teachers of mathematics. Students majoring in this degree should also check the Professional Education requirements found in Professional Education: Secondary.


Note: If the student’s high school mathematics courses and/or the Mathematics Placement Test indicate a lack of readiness for calculus, the student will be placed in one of the following precalculus sequences: MATH 1470; or MATH 1170 and MATH 1180; or MATH 1170 and MATH 1470. Students who need to take more than one course in preparation for calculus may not be able to complete this program without exceeding 120 credits.

Required Credits: 76
Required GPA: 2.50

I REQUIRED CORE COURSES

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

II REQUIRED ELECTIVES

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

III REQUIRED CONCENTRATION, SECOND EDUCATION MAJOR OR MIDDLE LEVEL ENDORSEMENT

COMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

 

Note: If taken under II. above, MATH 3067 or STAT 3631 may be used to meet this requirement.

A. APPLIED MATHEMATICS/ CALCULUS CONCENTRATION
COMPLETE 2 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

B. COMPUTER SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
COMPLETE 2 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:


C. MIDDLE LEVEL MATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION
COMPLETE 2 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

D. STATISTICS CONCENTRATION
COMPLETE 2 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

E: COMPLETE A SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR
(OTHER THAN MATHEMATICS)

F: COMPLETE A MIDDLE LEVEL ENDORSEMENT
(OTHER THAN MATHEMATICS)

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

COMPLETE 12 CREDITS OF THE FOLLOWING COURSE

 

Program Learning Outcomes | Mathematics Educaiton, B.S.

1. Knowledge: Students will understand the content and methods of the core areas of undergraduate mathematics.

2. Analysis: Students will identify, interpret and analyze problems, discern structure and pattern and make conjectures.

3. Application: Students will apply appropriate procedures and technology to solve problems.

4. Proof: Students will apply creative and analytic thinking to develop clear and valid mathematical arguments.

5. Communication: Students will communicate mathematical ideas and understanding effectively.

6. Pedagogy: Student will develop an understanding of a variety of pedagogical techniques and be able to apply them to the design of lessons and curriculum that communicate mathematical concepts to learners with diverse learning styles and ability levels.

7. Career Readiness: Students will be prepared for careers in education and further study in mathematics.