Education, Mathematics 5-9 (Not a Stand-Alone Field)

Students may combine a middle school program in Mathematics 5-9 with (1) the Elementary Education Program; or (2) a specialization for grades 5-9; or (3) a specialization for grades 5-Adult.

Bachelor of Science in Education, with certification to teach mathematics

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education, with certification to teach mathematics, requires successful completion of 120 semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Education; (2) the Professional Education Component; and (3) the requirements associated with one of the mathematics certifications:

Content Specialization Requirements

Not a Stand-Alone Field

A 2.50 Grade Point Average Required (A grade of "C" or better required in each course)

EDUC 318 Content Area Reading (3)
CS 201 Introduction to Computer Programming I (3)
MATH 103 College Algebra (3) * , **
MATH 104 College Trigonometry (3) *
MATH 105 Elementary Statistics (3)
MATH 220 Discrete Mathematics (3)
MATH 250 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4)
MATH 260 Elementary Number Theory (3)
MATH 290 History of Mathematics (3)
MATH 305 Mathematics for the Public Schools (3) **
MATH 307 Abstract Algebra I (3)
MATH 309 College Geometry (3)
MATH 414 Special Methods in the Teaching of Mathematics (2)

Total Hours: 33-39

Note:

*MATH 103 and/or MATH 104 will be waived for those students establishing "equivalent proficiency" as defined by the Department of Mathematics .

**MATH 103 , and MATH 305 require a grade of 'C" or better.