Mathematics, Secondary Education Licensure Concentration, B.S.

Curriculum Requirements

The concentration prepares students for the licensure in secondary school teaching in addition to B.S. Mathematics degree.

1. 120 Semester Hours:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher.

2. General Education Requirement:

Complete the General Education Curriculum  (GEC) required by the university as detailed on the four-year plan of study. Students must have a ‘C’ or better in ENG 1110 , ENG 1210 , and a speaking intensive course.

3. Program Requirements:

4. Concentration Requirements (must have a ‘C’ or better in each course and a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better):

• EDU 2600 - Orientation to Teaching (3)
• EDU 2800 - Computer Utilizations in Instructional Technology (3)
• EDU 3000 - Introduction to Educational Psychology (3)
• EDU 3030 - Diversity, Pedagogy and Social Change (3)
• EDU 3120 - Inclusive Teaching for Students with Special Needs (3)
• EDU 3150 - Instructional Planning (3)
• EDU 3170 - Assessment of Learning (3)
• EDU 4117 - Methods and Materials in Mathematics (3)
• EDU 4217 - Directed Teaching of Mathematics (6)
• MATH 3100 - Supervised Laboratory Experiences (3)
• MATH 3500 - Elementary Number Theory (3)
• MATH 4100 - Introduction to Geometries (3)
• MATH 4200 - History of Mathematics (3) (satisfies GEC Writing Intensive requirement)

5. Additional Requirements

A student must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in order to enroll in EDU 3150  or a higher-level education course and to enroll in MATH 3100 . To be admitted to the program, a student must:

• Be recommended by his/her department; have at least a “C” in each ENG 1110 , ENG 1210 , and a speaking intensive course (approved by his/her department) and have at least a 2.7 average both cumulatively and in the required mathematics courses.
• Have completed or be in the process of completing most of the GEC requirements.
• Have a passing score on the Praxis I.

Program Notes:

Four- Year Curriculum Plan