Mathematics Education, BSED

Program Code: MAED

The program leading to the BSEd degree with a major in mathematics education prepares the student for teaching mathematics at one of two different specializations. The secondary mathematics specialization prepares the student for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12. The middle level education specialization prepares the student for teaching grades 4-8 with an emphasis in mathematics. Graduates from the program also have the option to continue their formal education at the graduate level or work in government or industry.

*See requirements leading to teacher certification, titled “3-Step Process for Teacher Education,” in the College of Education and Communications section of this catalog.

Liberal Studies: 40-42

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements with the following specifications:

Learning Skills: 6 (1)

Humanities: (2)

HIST 196 - Explorations in US History Credits: 3

Mathematics: (3)

MATH 125 - Calculus I/Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Credits: 3
or
MATH 121 - Calculus I for Natural and Social Sciences Credits: 4

Social Science: (4)

Natural Science: (5)

Liberal Studies Elective: 3

No courses with MATH prefix

College: 31

Preprofessional Education Sequence:

ETIT 103 - Digital Instructional Technology Credits: 3
EDSP 102 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3

Professional Education Sequence:

EDEX 301 - Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Settings Credits: 2
EDEX 323 - Instruction of English Language Learners with Special Needs Credits: 2
EDSP 477 - Assessment of Student Learning: Design and Interpretation of Educational Measures Credits: 3
EDUC 242 - Pre-student Teaching Clinical Experience I Credits: 1
EDUC 342 - Pre-student Teaching Clinical Experience II Credits: 1
EDUC 441 - Student Teaching Credits: 5-12 (12 credits required)
EDUC 442 - School Law Credits: 1
MATH 413 - Methods for Teaching Mathematics Credits: 3

Major:

Required Courses: 16

MATH 111 - First-year Seminar Credits: 1
MATH 317 - Probability and Statistics for Mathematics Instruction Credits: 3
MATH 456 - Geometry for Mathematics Instruction Credits: 3
MATH 457 - Number Theory for Mathematics Instruction Credits: 3
MATH 460 - Technology in Mathematics Instruction Credits: 3
MATH 471 - Algebra for Mathematics Instruction Credits: 3

Specialization Areas:

Select one specialization.

Secondary Mathematics Specialization: 27

COSC 110 - Problem Solving and Structured Programming Credits: 3
MATH 126 - Calculus II/Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 171 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 216 - Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences Credits: 3
MATH 225 - Calculus III/Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 271 - Introduction to Mathematical Proofs Credits: 3
MATH 350 - History of Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 400 - Topics in Analysis and Topology Credits: 3
MATH 405 - Topics in Abstract Algebra and Number Theory Credits: 3

Secondary Mathematics Free Electives: 5-6

Middle Level Mathematics Specialization: 28

ECED 280 - Maximizing Learning: Engaging All Learners Credits: 3
ECED 351 - Literacy for the Emergent Reader: PreK to Grade 1 Learners Credits: 3
EDEX 340 - Introduction to Behavior Management in Special Education Credits: 3
EDUC 451 - Teaching Science in the Secondary School Credits: 3
ENGL 323 - Teaching Literature and Reading in the Secondary School Credits: 3
ENGL 324 - Teaching and Evaluating Writing Credits: 3
GEOS 101 - The Dynamic Earth Credits: 3 (7)
GEOS 102 - Earth Systems Lab Credits: 1
HIST 212 - World History Since 1500 Credits: 3
One additional MATH course Credits: 3 (6)

Middle Level Mathematics Free Electives: 3

Total Required Credits: 120

(*) See requirements leading to teacher certification, titled ”3-Step Process for Teacher Education,” in the College of Education and Communications section of this catalog.

(1) English Composition II requirement is fulfilled by the department’s Writing Plan.

(2) Students in the middle level concentration take HIST 205 ; Secondary concentration take HIST 196 , HIST 197 , or HIST 198 .

(3) Students in the secondary mathematics specialization take MATH 125 and students in the middle level specialization take MATH 121 .

(4) Students in the secondary mathematics specialization take PSYC 101 and students in the middle level specialization take ECON 101 or ECON 121 ; GEOG 101 , or GEOG 102 , or GEOG 104 ; and PLSC 101 or PLSC 111 .

(5) Students in the middle level specialization take BIOL 103 or BIOL 104 or BIOL 106 /BIOL 116 ; and SCI 105 and SCI 115 .

(6) The following courses are excluded MATH 100 , MATH 101 , and MATH 150 . This course can be used as part of the 6crs of math needed to apply for Step 1 of Teacher Education.

(7) The course meets the PDE requirement of 4cr in geoscience for Middle- Level Education Grades 4-8 certiﬁcation.