Mathematics Education (BS Degree)

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A major in Mathematics Education consists of 75 - 76 hours and does not require a minor. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses in the major.

[Certification Program for Grades 9 - 12]

Mathematics Education (75-76 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (48 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (48 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees ; must include the following courses:

EDUC 221 - Technology for Teachers (3 hours)
HIST 211 - American History I (3 hours) or
HIST 212 - American History II (3 hours)
PSYC 110 - General Psychology (3 hours)
MATH 221 - Calculus I (4 hours)

Natural Science

CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I (3 hours) and
CHEM 123 - College Chemistry Laboratory I (1 hours)
PHYS 203 - General Physics I (4 hours)

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)

Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201. If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit. Note that this placement does not count toward the required 125 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students. Choose one of the following courses:

ARAB 110 and 110L, 120. 201, 202
FREN 110 and 110L, 120, 201, 202
SPAN 110, 111 or 112 and 110L, 102, 201, 202
CHST 121, 122, 131, 132 or
Any other 3 hour foreign language course

Major Requirements (75-76 hours)

Mathematics (36 or 37 hours)

MATH 207 - Geometry for Middle and High School Teachers (3 hours)
MATH 213 - Probability and Statistics (3 hours)
MATH 222 - Calculus II (4 hours)
MATH 320 - History of Mathematics (2 hours)
MATH 321 - Calculus III (4 hours)
MATH 325 - Abstract Algebra (3 hours)
MATH 326 - Linear Algebra (4 hours)
MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics (3 hours)
MATH 346 - Mathematical Statistics I (3 hours)
MATH 351 - Differential Equations (4 hours) or
MATH 410 - Real Variables (3 hours)
CSCI 217 - Business Application Programming (4 hours)

Education (39 hours)

Professional Foundations

EDUC 201 - Principles and Philosophy of Education (3 hours)
EDUC 219 - Foundations of Literacy (3 hours)
EDUC 300 - Psychology Applied to Effective Teaching (3 hours)
EDUC 313 - Human Growth and Child Development (3 hours)
SPED 361 - Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners (3 hours)

Professional Studies

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students who took MATH 099 or ENGL 099 will need at least 129 hours to graduate. Full Bridge students will need at least 133 hours. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.