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Secondary Mathematics, BA-BEd-BS

Degree Requirements

MA 140Statistics3
MA 151Calculus & Analytic Geometry I5
MA 152Calculus & Analytic Geometry II5
MA 253Calculus/Analytic Geometry III3
MA 204Number Theory and Discrete Math for Middle School Teachers3
MA 230Mathematical Representations for Secondary Mathematics4
MA 301Linear Algebra3
MA 307Discrete Mathematics3
MA 354Abstract Algebra3
MA 367Modern Geometry3
MA 371Introduction to Real Analysis I3
MA 381History and Literature of Mathematics3
MA 380Problem Solving Strategies 12
Select at least two of the following:2
Teaching Algebra
Teaching Trigonometry
Teaching Statistics
Problem Solving Strategies (a third credit hour)
Capstone Research
Total Hours45


For degree-specific requirements, see General Education Requirements for Specific Bachelor & Associate Degrees.

1

MA380 is a 1 credit course that must be taken at least twice

2

For further degree-specific requirements, see General Education Requirements for Specific Bachelor & Associate Degrees.

Education Course Requirements

ED 155Teaching, Learning, Leadership3
ED 165Ed. 1, Examining Teaching as a Profession: Diversity 1, Literacy 1, Technology 13
ED 275 Ed. 2 Exploring Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 1, Diversity 2, Technology 2) Ed. 23
ED 285Educational Psychology3
ED 295Ed. 3 Experiencing Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 2, Diversity 3, Literacy 2)3
ED 302Teaching Exceptional Learners3
ED 354Curriculum and Assessment3
ED 363Methods of Teaching Math in Secondary School3
ED 395 Ed. 4 Extending Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 3, Literacy 3, Technology 3)3
ED 410Secondary Student Teaching6-12
Subtotal39


General Education Requirements for the BS2/BEd

Social Sciences, GESS9
Humanities, GEHU9
Symbolic Logic (3 credits)
Public Speaking (3 credits)
AR, MU or TH course (3 credits)
Natural Sciences, GENS9
Subtotal27


General Education Requirements for the BA2

Social Sciences, GESS15
Humanities, GEHU9
Symbolic Logic
Public Speaking
AR, MU or TH course
Other Humanities General Education courses6
Natural Sciences, GENS12
Subtotal42


Students seeking certification to teach mathematics must also be formally admitted to the University’s Professional Teacher Education Programs (see Education in this catalog)