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 Human Services section of this catalog.

Crimson Core: 40 - 42

As outlined in the Crimson Core Requirements with the following specifications:

Crimson Core Electives: 6-11

No other MATH courses may be used toward Crimson Core.

College: 28

Preprofessional Education Sequence:

EDTC 103 - Digital Instructional Technology Credits: 3

Professional Education Sequence:

SPED 301 - Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Settings Credits: 2
SPED 323 - Instruction of English Language Learners with Special Needs Credits: 2
SPED 340 - Introduction to Behavior Management in Special Education Credits: 3
SPSY 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

Major:

Required Courses: 19

MATH 111 - First-year Seminar Credits: 1
MATH 317 - Probability and Statistics for Mathematics Instruction Credits: 3
MATH 413 - Methods for Teaching Mathematics 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: 24

CMSC 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 400 - Topics in Analysis and Topology Credits: 3
MATH 405 - Topics in Abstract Algebra and Number Theory Credits: 3

Middle Level Mathematics Specialization: 24

ECED 451 - Literacy for the Developing Reader: Grades 2-4 Learners 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
GNSC 105 - Physical Science Credits: 3
HIST 205 - United States History since 1877 Credits: 3
HIST 212 - World History Since 1500 Credits: 3
MATH 105 - College Algebra Credits: 3
or
MATH 110 - Elementary Functions Credits: 3

Free Electives: 7-9

Total Required Credits: 120

Students completing the Middle-level Mathematics Education Specialization will:

a. complete BIOL 103 or BIOL 104 or BIOL 106 to meet the Scientific Reasoning requirement of the Crimson Core.

b. complete ECON 122 , GEOS 102 , and GEOS 101 or GEOS 111 as Crimson Core Electives.

Students completing the Secondary Mathematics Education Specialization will:

a. Complete MATH 125 to meet the Quantitative Reasoning and Data Analysis requirement of the Crimson Core.

b. Complete one course with the prefix BIOL, CHEM, or GEOS to meet the Scientific Reasoning requirement of the Crimson Core.

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